Sara: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: sa-hra-h
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Princess

Sara is a girl's name of Hebrew origin that means "princess". It is a variation of Sarah, the name given to Abraham's wife in the Bible. The name is also correlated to the Hebrew word "Sar," meaning "chief" or "ruler". In the Old Testament, Sarah is Abraham's wife and Isaac's mother, and she was initially barren until God intervened, allowing her to give birth to Isaac, who became the father of Jacob and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Sara has been popular all over the world, from the United States to the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily used as a feminine name and has strong biblical roots. Sara has several variations in spelling, including Sarah, the most common English form of the name, as well as Sarai, Zahra, Zara, Sera, Sarra, Saara, and Sarrah. The name has been predominantly used for girls and has remained popular throughout the English-speaking world and beyond, with variations appearing in many languages, such as "Sara" in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

Sara Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sara is currently #321 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sara is currently #167 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sara is currently #318 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Sara is currently #167 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Sara

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Sara, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Sara Bareilles: Sara Bareilles is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and author known for her hit songs "Love Song" and "Brave," and for composing the music for the musical "Waitress."
  • Sara Gilbert: Sara Gilbert is an American actress, director, and producer known for her role as Darlene Conner on the television series "Roseanne" and its spin-off "The Conners."
  • Sara Ramirez: Sara Ramirez is a Mexican-American actress, singer, and songwriter known for their roles in "Grey's Anatomy" and "And Just Like That..."
  • Sara Paxton: Sara Paxton is an American actress and singer known for her roles in "Aquamarine," "The Last House on the Left," and "Darcy's Wild Life."
  • Sara Foster: Sara Foster is an American actress and model known for her role in the television series "90210" and the film "The Big Bounce."

 

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