International
Sara
سارةPrincess; noblewoman, from Hebrew
Girl namesMeaning of Sara
Princess; noblewoman, from Hebrew
Sara and Sarah share an origin and are used across languages. The final h usually marks spelling rather than a new sound.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- International
- First Arabic letter
- س
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- SAA-ra
- Other spellings
- Sarah
How to write and say Sara
- In Arabic
- سارة
- In Latin letters
- Sara
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Sara?
- The recorded meaning is “Princess; noblewoman, from Hebrew.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare سارة in Arabic with Sara in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Sarah. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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Questions about Sara
What does Sara mean?
Princess; noblewoman, from Hebrew
How do you write Sara in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are سارة in Arabic and Sara in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Sara?
Our recorded alternatives are Sarah. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Sara pronounced?
Our approximate guide is SAA-ra. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.