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Sage name meaning
Last Name
11k
in the U.S.
in 2010
11k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sage mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Sage
User Submitted Origins
English
66%
American
24%
Latin
5%
French
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Sage is of French origin and means "Wisdom and calm judgment; wise".
- A submission from Canada says the name Sage means "Herb, wisdom".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Sage means "Someone wise and intelligent".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Sage means "Wise, color".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Sage means "To be wise; a wise person".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Sage means "Wise and Kind".
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Sage is of Latin origin and means "Wise old man".
- A user from North Dakota, U.S. says the name Sage means "Wisdom".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Sage means "Has relations to nature and plants, as it is commonly a herb. It can also mean 'prophet'".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Sage is of Latin origin and means "Healing herb".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Sage
A suffruticose labiate plant (Salvia officinalis) with grayish green foliage, much used in flavoring meats, etc. The name is often extended to the whole genus, of which many species are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage, and Mexican red and blue sage.The sagebrush.
Etymology: OE. sauge, F. sauge, L. salvia, from salvus saved, in allusion to its reputed healing virtues. See Safe
adjective Sage
Senses
- Having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; sagacious."All you sage counselors, hence!" [Shak.]
- Proceeding from wisdom; well judged; shrewd; well adapted to the purpose."Commanders, who, cloaking their fear under show of sage advice, counseled the general to retreat." [Milton.]
- Grave; serious; solemn.(R)"Great bards] in sageand solemn tunes have sung." [Milton.]synonyms: Wise; sagacious; sapient; grave; prudent; judicious.
Etymology: F., fr. L. sapiusonly in nesapius unwise, foolish), fr. sapere to be wise; perhaps akin to E. sap. Cf. Savor Sapient Insipid
noun Sage
A wise man; a man of gravity and wisdom; especially, a man venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave philosopher.
Other Dictionary Sources
- Aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- A mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- Any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- Of the grey-green color of sage leaves
- Having wisdom that comes with age and experience
Wiktionary
The surname derives from sage, a nickname for a wise person. The given name, in general use since the 1990s, is also associated with the sage plant.
- A surname.
- A male given name from English.
- A female given name from English.
- (Wicca) One of the triune gods of the Horned God in Wicca, representing a man, older than a middle aged Father and boyish Master
Sage was also found in the following language(s): German
Notable Persons Named Sage
Notable Persons Named Sage
Sage Stallone
Sage Stallone was an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. His most notable accomplishments were from 1990 to 1990. Sage was born Sage Stallone as the child of Sylvester Stallone on May 5th, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He breathed his last breath on July 13th, 2012.
Sage Northcutt
Sage was born on March 1st, 1996 in Katy, Texas.
Sage the Gemini
Sage the Gemini is a hip hop music musician. He has been prominent since 2008. Sage was given the name Dominic Wynn Woods on June 20th, 1992 in Fairfield, California, or San Francisco, California, U.S.
Sage Steele
Sage Steele is a sportscaster. She holds the title Host and reporter. Sage was given the name Sage Marie Steele on November 28th, 1972 in Panama Canal Zone.
Sage
Sage is a comics character.
Sage Francis
Sage Francis is a hip hop music rapping and spoken word. He was most active from 1996 to 1996. Sage was given the name Paul William Francis on November 18th, 1976 in Miami, Florida, United States.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sage
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sage
Halston Sage
Halston Sage is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2011 to present. Halston was given the name Halston Jean Schrage on May 10th, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Sinn Sage
Sinn was given the name Rachel on October 4th, 1983 in Arcata, California.
Sage
Sage is a comics character.
Bill Sage
Bill was born on April 3rd, 1962 in New York City.
Jon Savage
Jon Savage is a music journalism, presenter, writer, music journalist, and broadcaster. Jon was given the name Jonathan Malcolm Sage on September 2nd, 1953 in Paddington, London, England.
Greg Sage
Greg Sage is a punk rock and post-punk musician. He plays Gibson SG. His ongoing career started in 1977.
- Kay SageArtist
- Paula Sage
- Rachael SageMusician
- Georges-Louis Le SageScientist
- Thomas Henry SageMilitary Person
- William H. Sage
- Eugenie Sage
- Rufus B. SageWriter
- Steven Sage
- Harry SageBaseball
- Chauncey S. Sage
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Sage | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 89.42% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.53% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.23% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.96% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.02% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Sage
People with the last name Sage are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Sage
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