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Sarah

ˈsɛɹ.ə
ˈsæɹ.ə
sa.ʁa
ˈzaː.ʁa
ˈsaː.ra
ˈsaː.raː
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

1980s
African princesses
Alan Wake characters
AlRawabi School for Girls characters
American Horror Story characters
American princesses
Astral Chain characters
authors
biblical women
black history

Writing Systems

שָׂרָהHebrew
سارةArabic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic100%
formal65%
natural120%
wholesome100%
refined100%
simple65%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Sarah originates from the Hebrew name שָׂרָה (Sara), meaning 'lady, princess, noblewoman'. In the Old Testament, Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the matriarch of the Jewish people. Initially named Sarai, her name was changed by God to Sarah when Abraham's name was also changed (Genesis 17:15). Sarah is celebrated for her piety, hospitality, and beauty across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. She is particularly noted for her miraculous conception of Isaac at the age of 90, after years ...

Etymology

Original Form:

שָׂרָה (Sara)

Evolution:

From Sarai to Sarah as per divine intervention in Genesis 17:15.

Source:

Biblical texts and linguistic studies.

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