Saarah
Fact sheet
- Name
- Saarah
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Saarah is a feminine name variant of Sarah, which has its origin in Sarai. The name translates to 'the princess', 'the lady' or 'the mistress' (especially in Finland and Sweden).
What does the name Saarah mean?
Saarah is a feminine spelling variant of Sarah and traces back to the name Sarai. It is literally understood as 'the princess', 'the lady' or 'the mistress' (in Finland and Sweden). The origins of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew term sara (שָׂרָה) or saráy (שָׂרָי), which also means 'the princess', 'the ruler' or 'the lady'. Saarah was the wife of Abraham, formerly known as Sarai. God changed her name to Sara or Sarah. Variants include Saray, Saara, Saarah, Saartje, Saar, Sari, Saija, Salli, Sallie, Sally, Sallya, and Sarra.
Where does the name Saarah come from?
The name Saarah has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the princess'.
How do you pronounce Saarah?
The pronunciation of Saarah: The name consists of two syllables and has a vowel-stressed structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Sa-rah' [ˈzaːʁa]. It begins with a long, open A sound that radiates spaciousness and calm. The second syllable is soft and gentle. The final 'a' provides an open, warm sound. Overall, Saarah conveys a calm and classic impression - soft, clear, and with a harmonious sound movement.
When is the name day of Saarah?
The name days of Saarah are celebrated on March 5, July 13, and October 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Saarah is a relatively rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2005 at position 1,240 in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Saarah has been given as a first name there less than ten times, placing it at position 5,065 in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, Saarah ranks 5,362 in Austria.
Frequently asked questions about the name Saarah
What is the origin of the name Saarah?
The name Saarah has its roots in ancient Hebrew and derives from the terms 'sara' and 'saráy', both of which mean 'the princess' or 'the ruler'. It is widespread in many languages, including English, Finnish, and Swedish.
What does the name Saarah mean?
Saarah is a feminine variant of the name Sarah and literally means 'the princess', 'the lady' or 'the mistress'. She was the wife of Abraham and was renamed by God to Sarah.
How popular is the name Saarah?
The popularity of the name Saarah varies by region, but it has gained popularity in recent years, especially in Scandinavian countries and among modern parents looking for unique name variants.