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Sara name meaning

“woman of noble rank”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Popularity
#781

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?

Woman of noble rank

In Indonesian: perempuan berkedudukan bangsawan

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.

Linguistic originHebrew
Naming traditionChristian, Islamic
Starts withS · Sa

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.

  • Sara Maisaroh Wardatul

    Meaning of each word

    • Sara: woman of noble rank
    • Maisaroh: ease, comfortable circumstances
    • Wardatul: a rose flower
  • Sara Nida Zhafira

    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
  • Nabiha Sara Rahmani

    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
  • Sara Rahma Hasni

    Meaning of each word

    • Sara: woman of noble rank
    • Rahma: compassion, mercy
    • Hasni: beauty, goodness

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How to pronounce Sara

Syllables2 · 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.

♂ Boys 15%Girls 85% ♀

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

Names with related meanings

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.

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