1 definition by James Blair
Ask anyone named Sarah what their name means and you’ll likely get an enthusiastic response: “Princess!” The name Sarah is indeed often translated as “princess”—though Sarah's more literal meaning in Hebrew and Persian is “woman of high rank.” You may also see the name Sarah interpreted as “noblewoman,” “lady,” or “happy.”
The first known Sarah was a major character in the Old Testament book of Genesis (and plays a smaller role the Quran). She was the wife of Abraham, the father of Judaism, and is herself considered the matriarch of the Jewish faith.
She is perhaps most famous for bearing a son, Isaac, when she was 90 years old. Her descendants through Isaac became the Hebrew people.
Origin: Sarah is the name of the biblical wife of Abraham. It is a Hebrew word meaning noblewoman or princess.
Gender: Sarah is typically a feminine name. There are no masculine variations of the name Sarah.
Pronunciation: SEH-ruh
The first known Sarah was a major character in the Old Testament book of Genesis (and plays a smaller role the Quran). She was the wife of Abraham, the father of Judaism, and is herself considered the matriarch of the Jewish faith.
She is perhaps most famous for bearing a son, Isaac, when she was 90 years old. Her descendants through Isaac became the Hebrew people.
Origin: Sarah is the name of the biblical wife of Abraham. It is a Hebrew word meaning noblewoman or princess.
Gender: Sarah is typically a feminine name. There are no masculine variations of the name Sarah.
Pronunciation: SEH-ruh
by James Blair October 26, 2022