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Sara: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Sara · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Sara: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Princess, noblewoman»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

94 out of 100

Where Sara is popular

  • AlbaniaTop 20
  • Italy#24
  • BrazilTop 60

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Sara

Sara is a girl's name with Hebrew roots, traditionally understood to mean "Princess, noblewoman." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Sara, Sara runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Sara is usually used in full, without a common nickname.

Today Sara is a very popular choice, scoring 94 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as royal.

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FAQ

What does the name Sara mean?+

The name Sara means "Princess, noblewoman".

What is the origin of the name Sara?+

Sara is a name of Hebrew origin.

Is Sara a girl or boy name?+

Sara is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sara?+

Sara is pronounced Sara (2 syllables).

Is Sara a popular name?+

Sara is a very popular choice, scoring 94 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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