ThinkabaraSarah: meaning and origin
Sarah
“Princess”
About the name Sarah
Sarah is a girl’s name from the Hebrew tradition. Its meaning is “princess”. Names from Hebrew, many of them from the Bible. They have been used in English for centuries — from Hannah and Sarah to Noah, Elijah and Levi.
Sarah is a biblical name, found in the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, which is one reason it has been used for centuries in English-speaking families.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: royal names: king, queen and noble.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hebrew names
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Anna 👧Grace, favor; a form of Hannah · Hebrew
- Ayla 👧Oak tree · Hebrew
- Daniela 👧God is my judge · Hebrew
- Delilah 👧Delicate · Hebrew
- Eden 👧Delight; the Garden of Eden · Hebrew
- Eliana 👧My God has answered · Hebrew
- Elizabeth 👧My God is an oath · Hebrew
- Elliot 🧒My God is the Lord; from the medieval Elias · Hebrew
- Esther 👧Star (via Persian) · Hebrew
- Gabriela 👧God is my strength · Hebrew
- Gabriella 👧God is my strength · Hebrew
Sibling name ideas (Hebrew, boys)
- Aaron 👦Exalted, mountain of strength · Hebrew
- Abraham 👦Father of many · Hebrew
- Adam 👦Man, earth · Hebrew
- Amos 👦Carried by God · Hebrew
- Ari 👦Lion · Hebrew
- Asher 👦Happy, blessed · Hebrew
- Benjamin 👦Son of the right hand · Hebrew
- Boaz 👦Swiftness, strength · Hebrew
More girl names starting with S
- Sadie 👧Princess; a pet form of Sarah · Hebrew
- Saga 👧Seeing one; a Norse goddess · Scandinavian
- Sakura 👧Cherry blossom · Japanese
- Savannah 👧Treeless plain, grassland · Spanish
- Scarlett 👧Red; a maker or seller of scarlet cloth · English
- Selena 👧The Moon · Greek
- Seren 👧Star · Welsh
- Shira 👧Song, poetry · Hebrew
- Sienna 👧From the city of Siena; also a reddish-brown color · Italian
- Siobhan 👧God is gracious; the Irish form of Joan · Irish
Questions and answers
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin. It means: princess.
Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
Sarah is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Sarah have?
Sarah has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Sarah a popular name?
Yes. Sarah has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.