Girl name
Sabirah name meaning
“persevering, patient”
Sabirah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning persevering or patient. It comes from ṣābirah, the feminine form of ṣābir, a term for someone who remains patient or endures difficulty. The relationship between these forms explains the name’s feminine usage and its meaning of endurance.
What does Sabirah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Sabirah
From Arabic ṣābirah, the feminine of ṣābir, someone who remains patient or endures difficulty.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sabirah in Islam and the Quran
Sabirah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صابرة) does, for example in QS Al-Anfal [8]: 66. This word describes a patient group.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Sabirah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sabirah/ |
| Arabic script | صابرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦧꦶꦫꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮘᮤᮛᮂ |
Is Sabirah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sabirah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sabirah is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sabirah
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Safira♀Sapphire gemstone
- Saidah♀Happy, fortunate
- Sakinah♀Inward serenity
- Sadiyah♀Fortunate and happy
- Sabran♂♀Patience, forbearance
- Sarifah♀Noble, honourable
- Savira♀Sapphire
- Sabila♀Path, way to follow
- Sabariah♀Patient, steadfast through hardship
- Salbiah♀Negativity
- Saripah♀Noble, possessing honor
Names with related meanings
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Sulastri♀Good woman
- Susilawati♀Woman of good conduct
- Prima♂♀Excellent, of very high quality
- Fadillah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Susilowati♀Woman of good character
- Mulya♂♀Noble, honored, highly valued
- Paramita♀Perfection of virtue
- Fadilah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Winata♂♀Humble, well-mannered
- Wiguna♂♀Useful, possessing ability
FAQ about the name Sabirah
What is the meaning of Sabirah?
Sabirah means persevering, patient. From Arabic ṣābirah, the feminine of ṣābir, someone who remains patient or endures difficulty.
Is Sabirah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sabirah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sabirah?
Sabirah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sabirah in the Quran?
Sabirah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صابرة) does, for example in QS Al-Anfal [8]: 66. This word describes a patient group.
How many syllables does Sabirah have?
Sabirah has 3 syllables (Sa-bi-rah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sabirah?
Sabirah is rare in our data sample.
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