- Meaning
- Princess
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, French, German, Arabic, Hebrew (Israel)
Nicknames for Sarah
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Sadie, Sal
- Hebrew
- Sari
What people expect from a Sarah
Sarah is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, a calm peacemaker.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Sarah: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Sarah
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 5 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Princess".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Sarah
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Princess".
Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
Sarah is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Sarah?
Sarah is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, French, German, Arabic, Hebrew (Israel).
What are nicknames for Sarah?
Common nicknames for Sarah are Sadie, Sal and Sari.
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