The girl's name Sarah \s(a)-rah\ is pronounced SARE-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "princess". Biblical: originally called Sarai, Sarah shared an adventurous nomadic life with her husband Abraham. She is described as being exceptionally beautiful even into her older years. The name became popular in the 16th century. Both Sara (popular in Germany) and Sarah are used in blended and compound names. See also Sahara. Actresses Sarah Bernhardt, Sarah Siddons, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar; singer Sarah Vaughn; poet Sara Teasdale; Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; figure skater Sarah Hughes.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
Princess

In the Old Testament, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac. God changed her name from Sarai to Sarah when she was 90 years old. An enduring name that has been generally listed among the top 100 names since prior to the turn of the 20th century. Famed jazz singer Sarah Vaughan kept the name in front of the public during a career that spanned six decades. Sarah-Jane has been a popular combination since the late 1960s.

VARIATIONS
Sal

ALTERNATIVES
Sarra Serah Saira Sara Sairah Sarrah Sera

NICKNAMES
Sari

FAMOUS Sarahs
Sarah McLachlan (singer/songwriter) Sarah Jessica Parker (actress) Sarah Ferguson (Duchess of York) Sarah Evans (country singer) Sarah Michelle Gellar (actress) Sarah Hughes (Olympic ice skater)

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