Sara

Origin and meaning of Sara

Sara comes from the Hebrew Sarah, 'princess, noblewoman': in the Bible she is Abraham's wife and mother of Isaac, matriarch of a people. Its regal meaning and clear sound have made it a much-loved, cross-cultural name. It is widespread across Europe — Italy, Spain, Germany, Scandinavia — and in the Arab world too, where it appears as the kindred Sarah. Simple and luminous, it blends ancient tradition with contemporary freshness.

Variants around the world

How Sara is said in other languages.

Famous people

• Sarah Bernhardt— actress