Sarah
Name:
Sarah
Pronounced: sair-uh
Variations: Sara, Zahara, Sarai, Sadie
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Sarah means ''princess'' or "lady"; derived from the Hebrew name "Sara" which was the name of Abraham's wife in the Bible
Popularity:
Sarah is a popular name in many countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. It has been a consistently popular name for many years, and has been in the top 100 baby names in the United States since the 1970s. In recent years, however, its popularity has been declining.
Did you know?
Sarah is one of the few names that has appeared in every decade of the SSA baby name rankings since they were first recorded in 1880.
In the Bible, Sarah was initially named Sarai, but God changed her name to Sarah when she was 90 years old, which means "princess" in Hebrew.
Famous namesakes:
Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the television series "Sex and the City". She has won several awards for her performances, including four Golden Globe Awards.
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