Saba

The first name Saba (صبا) is a female, Persian variant of the Arabic and Turkish name Sabah. Translated, it literally means 'the morning' or 'the dawn' and is derived from the Arabic word sabah (صباح), which also means 'the morning'.

What does the name Saba mean?

Saba (صبا) is a female first name that originates from Persian and represents a form of the Arabic and Turkish name Sabah. The name can be literally translated as 'the morning' or more freely as 'the dawn', derived from the Arabic sabah (صباح). In the regions of Pakistan and Persia, Saba is also interpreted as 'the fresh morning breeze' or 'the gentle, fresh wind'. Its origins lie in the Arabic saba (صَبا), which means 'cool and fresh breeze'. Additionally, the male name Saba (საბა) exists as a Georgian variant of the Greek first name Sabbas (Σάββας), which translates to 'the old man' in German. This has its roots in the ancient Hebrew sebâ or sava (סַבָא), meaning 'old man', 'grandfather', 'drunkard', or 'heavy drinker'. The Hungarian spelling Sába is also used. Saba can also be seen as a short form of Sabahat and Sabaheta.

Where does the name Saba come from?

The name Saba is both a female and a male first name with ancient Hebrew and Arabic origins, meaning 'the dawn'. In ancient Hebrew, sebâ or sava (סַבָא) stands for 'old man', 'grandfather', 'drunkard', or 'heavy drinker', while in Arabic, saba (صَبا) means 'cool and fresh breeze' and sabah (صباح) means 'the morning'. The name is widespread in various languages, including African, Eritrean, Georgian, Italian, Catalan, Pakistani, Persian, Slovenian, Hungarian, and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Saba?

The pronunciation of Saba is clear and consists of two syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'SA-ba' [ˈzaːba]. The long A conveys an open and warm sound base, while the voiced 'b' introduces a gentle inner structure. The ending '-a' sounds soft and friendly. These characteristics give the name Saba a calm and harmonious aura that appears clear and balanced.

When is the name day of Saba?

The name day of Saba is celebrated on April 12, April 24, November 14, and December 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Saba is among the popular first names and currently ranks 1,921st in the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022 at 1,786th. Over the last ten years, Saba has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it at 2,455th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,541st.

Nicknames & pet names

Sabina / SabSab / Sabse

Similar first names

Famous people

• Queen of Sheba (Biblical figure)
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