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Sara name meaning
Last Name
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sara mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Sara
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
35%
Arabic
34%
English
20%
Islamic/Muslim
3%
Jewish
3%
Persian/Iranian
3%
American
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United Arab Emirates, the name Sara is of Hebrew origin and means "Frequently, the name refers to Sarah, the wife of Abraham in the Hebrew Bible, the Christian Old Testament, and the Islamic Quran. In Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian, it means woman of high rank, often simply translated as 'Princess'. In Modern Hebrew, 'sarah' (???) is the word for 'woman minister'".
- According to a user from Algeria, the name Sara is of Arabic origin and means "Princess woman of high rank the wife of abraham the mather of izak in islamic quoran and bible".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Sara is of Arabic origin and means "Sara is a Muslim Girl name and it is an Arabic originated name with multiple meanings. Sara name meaning is pure, princess, Wife of Hazrat Ibrahim, happy, happiness, laughter, joy and delight".
- A user from Oregon, U.S. says the name Sara means "Princess lady noblewoman happy joy".
- A user from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Sara is of Hebrew origin and means "Princess variant to Abraham wife in the bible".
- A user from Nevada, U.S. says the name Sara is of Hebrew origin and means "Lady, Princess or Queen (Female Noble)".
- According to a user from India, the name Sara means "Princess, Noble lady".
- A submission from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Sara means "A beautiful princess that's joyful and happy and she makes everyone in the world happy".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Sara means "Princess,gift of god ,beloved princess,daughter of the king".
- A submission from Norway says the name Sara means "Fine lady, Princess and Priestess" and is of Jewish origin.
- 24 submissions from all over the world agree the name Sara means "Princess" and is of Hebrew origin.
- 2 submissions from Iran, Islamic Republic of and Norway agree the name Sara means "Pure and clean soul" and is of Persian / Iranian origin.
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Wiktionary
From Latin Sara (“Sarah”).
- A female given name from Hebrew, an alternative form of .
Sara was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Dutch, Ewe, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Slovene, Spanish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Sara
Notable Persons Named Sara
Sara Gilbert
Sara Gilbert is an actress. She has been prominent since 1984. Sara was given the name Sara Rebecca Abeles on January 29th, 1975 in Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Sara Bareilles
Sara Bareilles is a singer-songwriter and actress. She has been prominent since 2002. Sara was given the name Sara Beth Bareilles on December 7th, 1979 in Eureka, California, United States.
Sara Jean Underwood
Sara Jean Underwood is a playboy playmate. Sara was born on March 26th, 1984 in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Sara Paxton
Sara Paxton is an actress, singer, and model. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1996 to present. Sara was born on April 25th, 1988 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Sara Ramirez
Sara Ramirez is a singer, songwriter, and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1998. Sara was given the name Sara Elena Ramirez on August 31st, 1975 in Mazatlán.
Sara Sampaio
Sara Sampaio is a model (people). Sara was born on July 21st, 1991 in Porto.
- Sara Jane MooreCriminal
- Sara RueActress
- Sara BlakelyBusinessperson
- Sara McMannMartial Artist
- Sara KhanActress
- Sara Pascoe
- Sara EvansSinger-songwriter
- Sara Malakul LaneActress
- Sara Del ReyWrestler
- Sara DallinSinging
- Sara CanningActress
- Sara LorenActress
- Sara WatkinsSinger-songwriter
- Sara CoxTelevision Presenter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sara
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sara
Mia Sara
Mia Sara is an actress and actor. She has had major accomplishments since 1985. Mia was given the name Mia Sarapochiello on June 19th, 1967 in Brooklyn Heights, New York, U.S.
Inday Sara
Inday Sara is a Mayor of Davao City. She was most prominent from 2010 to 2013. Inday was born on May 31st, 1978 in Davao City.
Guillermo Sara
Guillermo Sara is a soccer player for the Boca Juniors, Atlético de Rafaela, Real Betis, and Argentina national under-20 football team. Guillermo was born on September 30th, 1987 in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Juan Sara
Juan Sara is a soccer player for the Almirante Brown de Arrecifes, Club Atlético Nueva Chicago, Cerro Porteño, Dundee F.C., Coventry City F.C., A.C. Reggiana 1919, Shelbourne F.C., Club Atlético Huracán, FC Vaduz, A.S.D. Gallipoli Football 1909, Lucena CF, FC Locarno, and Club Atlético River. Juan was born on October 13th, 1976 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mohamed Moumou or Abu Qaswarah or Abu Sara
Mohamed was born on July 30th, 1965 in Fez, Morocco. Mohamed is also known as Mumu, Mohamed; Shrayda, Abu; Amina, Abu; `Abdallah, Abu; Abderrahman, and Abou. He breathed his last breath on October 5th, 2008.
Sally Sara
Sally was born on March 2nd, 1971.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Sara | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 69.08% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.61% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 10.53% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.75% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.50% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 13.53% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Sara
People with the last name Sara are most frequently White, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Sara
| #81 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #9 | Classic Girl Names |