Sara: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׂרָה
Pronounced sah-RAH
Meaning of Sara
Sara means princess or noblewoman, the feminine form of the Hebrew sar, a prince or minister. It is the name of Sarah the matriarch, wife of Abraham and mother of the nation.
And God said unto Abraham: ‘As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.
וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים אֶל־אַבְרָהָם שָׂרַי אִשְׁתְּךָ לֹא־תִקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמָהּ שָׂרָי כִּי שָׂרָה שְׁמָהּ׃
Sara in Hebrew
Sara is written שרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׂרָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 505 (Shin 300 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningprincess
- Pronunciationsah-RAH
- Hebrewשרה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Sara ranked #3 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,151 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #3, in 2020, 2023 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 1,151 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1,161 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1,117 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1,129 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1,153 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1,121 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1,139 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1,127 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1,113 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,109 |
| 2014 | 10 | 989 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Sara
What does the name Sara mean?
Sara means princess or noblewoman, the feminine form of the Hebrew sar, a prince or minister. It is the name of Sarah the matriarch, wife of Abraham and mother of the nation.
How do you pronounce Sara?
Sara is pronounced sah-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Sara in Hebrew?
Sara is written שרה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׂרָה).
Is Sara a biblical name?
Yes. Sara appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 17:15.
How popular is the name Sara in Israel?
In 2024, Sara ranked #3 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,151 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #3, in 2020, 2023 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Sara?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שרה adds up to 505 (Shin 300 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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