Girl name
Sara name meaning
“woman of noble rank”
Sara is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning a woman of noble rank or princess. As a biblical name, it is a form of Sarah, from Hebrew śārāh. The name is also known in Islamic tradition as the name of Ibrahim's wife, alongside its Hebrew meaning.
What does Sara mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sara
As a biblical name, Sara is a form of Sarah, from Hebrew śārāh, meaning princess. It is also known in Islamic tradition as the name of Ibrahim's wife.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sara in Islam and the Quran
Sara does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Sara: woman of noble rank
- Maisaroh: ease, comfortable circumstances
- Wardatul: a rose flower
-
Meaning of each word
- Sara: woman of noble rank
- Nida: call, summons
- Zhafira: one who achieves victory
-
Sara Anisya
Meaning of each word
- Sara: woman of noble rank
- Anisya: friendly, pleasant as a companion
-
Meaning of each word
- Nabiha: intelligent, distinguished
- Sara: woman of noble rank
- Rahmani: related to the Most Merciful
-
Sara Aulya
Meaning of each word
- Sara: woman of noble rank
- Aulya: protectors or guardians
-
Meaning of each word
- Sara: woman of noble rank
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
- Hasni: beauty, goodness
Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →
How to pronounce Sara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮛ |
Is Sara a girl’s name?
Yes, Sara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 15% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sara ranks #781 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sara
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Shara♀Princess
- Saras♀Healthy, recovered from illness
- Sary♀Essential substance
- Safa♀Purity and clarity
- Swara♂♀Sound, voice, or musical tone
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Sandra♀Defender of humankind
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Sapta♂♀The number seven
- Sastra♂♀Literature
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
Famous people named Sara
- Sara Fajira · b. 1996
- Sara Wijayanto · b. 1979
- I Gusti Ngurah Sara
- La Sara · b. 1960
- Sara Citra Pudewa
- Sara Louisa Uli Tobing
- Sara Naidu · b. 1970
- Sara Noor · b. 1996
- Sara Wetapo · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Sara
What is the meaning of Sara?
Sara means woman of noble rank. As a biblical name, Sara is a form of Sarah, from Hebrew śārāh, meaning princess. It is also known in Islamic tradition as the name of Ibrahim's wife.
Is Sara a girl’s name?
Yes, Sara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 15% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sara?
Sara is of Hebrew origin.
Is the name Sara in the Quran?
Sara does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sara have?
Sara has 2 syllables (Sa-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sara?
Sara ranks #781 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sara?
Some ideas: Sara Maisaroh Wardatul; Sara Nida Zhafira; Sara Anisya.
Famous people named Sara?
Notable people named Sara include Sara Fajira, Sara Wijayanto, I Gusti Ngurah Sara.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm02514 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake