In Hebrew it means "princess." I've also seen it defined as "lady," most likely with a connotation of nobility. In the Old Testament, Sarah was originally named Sarai, but her name was changed by God when she became pregnant with her first child even though she had previously been considered barren.
2007-08-26 16:20:06
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answered by kiss me Kate 2
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I have a niece named Sarah and she really is a "Princess" just like the name means.
2007-08-30 15:11:22
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answered by Willie B 2
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Sara may refer to:
A variant spelling of Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew
A name meaning "pleasant" in Arabic
A name meaning "pure" or "excellent" in Persian
A nickname for the name Sarvenaz in Persian, which means "beautiful lady" or "slender tree"
A Japanese name meaning the tree where Buddha was born, also the name of a flower which blooms around December and lasts only one day.
Sarah is a female name that has been used throughout history in numerous cultures and parts of the world. It can be found as a name in several languages including Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Greek, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, English, Slovenian, and Serbian. It is also a popular name in today's society, and is known for being one of history's most loved and respected names.
Origins
Sarah is a Biblical name, referring to a woman mentioned in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament. After fleeing the town of Haran where she lived, the woman who was then known as Sarai, along with her husband Abram, fled to Egypt where they were then cast out by the Pharaoh. God came to Sarai and Abram, telling them that they would be the creators of the Promised Land of Israel. He then told them that from that day forth they would be known as Sarah and Abraham. It should be pointed out that while most name books list the meaning of Sarah as "princess", sometimes translated as Goddess; the literal translation of the name is "princess of all". Sarah's previous name of Sarai means simply "princess".
Historical usage
With the spread of Christianity to Europe, the name became part of the vernacular of several European languages. Famous bearers of the name throughout history include Saint Sarah, patron saint of Gypsies, the 1st Duchess of Marlborough, Sarah Bernhardt [19th century actress and courtesan], and 19th century American writer Sarah Hale. More contemporary Sarahs include the Duchess of York, singer Sarah Brightman, and actresses Sarah Michelle Gellar and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Modern usage and popularity
Sarah has been a popular female name for centuries, particularly in Britain. In the United States, it proved to be immensely popular in the latter part of the 20th century. The Sara spelling is estimated to be used once for every five times the Sarah spelling is used. Though still popular, the name's usage in America has fallen dramatically in recent years, as many girls with the name begin to grow older and have children of their own.
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2007-08-26 16:39:17
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answered by Anonymous
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I never know what Sarah means, that's why I try not to talk to her anymore.
But seriously, rebecca is right. It's princess.
2007-08-26 16:18:04
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answered by Expat Mike 7
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