Sara
Sara is a Muslim girl name meaning “Princess, noble lady”.
| Meaning | Princess, noble lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, Arabic form |
| Arabic spelling | سارة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-rah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sara
Sara is the Arabic form of Sarah, the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of the Prophet Ishaq (Isaac). The name comes from Hebrew and means princess. Muslims honour her as a righteous woman to whom angels brought the good news of a son in her old age. Sara is one of the most popular girls' names in the Muslim world.
Is Sara a Muslim name?
Yes. Sara is a Muslim name, honouring the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim, whose story is told in the Quran.
Is Sara in the Quran?
Sarah is not named in the Quran, but her story is told there: 'And his wife was standing, and she laughed. Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac' (Quran 11:71).
Where is the name Sara used?
Used in every Muslim country and among Muslim families worldwide.
Gifts with the name Sara
- Sara name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Sara baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sara mean?
Sara means 'Princess, noble lady'. It comes from Hebrew, Arabic form.
Is Sara a Muslim name?
Yes. Sara is a Muslim name, honouring the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim, whose story is told in the Quran.
How do you write Sara in Arabic?
Sara is written سارة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sara?
Sara is pronounced SAH-rah.
Is Sara mentioned in the Quran?
Sarah is not named in the Quran, but her story is told there: 'And his wife was standing, and she laughed. Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac' (Quran 11:71).