Sage: meaning and origin

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Sage

“Wise; also the herb”

Gender
🧒 Unisex
Origin
🦅 Latin
Letters · syllables
4 · 1
Starts with
S

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About the name Sage

Sage is a girl or a boy’s name from the Latin tradition. Its meaning is “wise; also the herb”. Names from Latin, the language of ancient Rome — strong, classic names like Olivia, Julian, Clara and Felix.

More names with a similar meaning: nature names, names that mean wisdom.

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Questions and answers

What does the name Sage mean?

Sage is a name of Latin origin. It means: wise; also the herb.

Is Sage a boy or girl name?

Sage is used for both girls and boys in the US.

How many syllables does Sage have?

Sage has 4 letters and about 1 syllable.