Sarah
Sarah 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 Sarah
Sarah is the name of the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim and mother of the Prophet Ishaq. It is Hebrew in origin, meaning princess, and is written سارة in Arabic. The final h is a common spelling choice in English. Muslims, Christians and Jews all honour her, which makes the name familiar everywhere.
Is Sarah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sarah is a Muslim name honouring the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim, and it is shared with Jewish and Christian tradition.
Is Sarah in the Quran?
Sarah is not named in the Quran, but the angels' good news to her is described: 'Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob' (Quran 11:71).
Where is the name Sarah used?
Popular among Muslim families worldwide.
Gifts with the name Sarah
- Sarah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sarah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah means 'Princess, noble lady'. It comes from Hebrew, Arabic form.
Is Sarah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sarah is a Muslim name honouring the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim, and it is shared with Jewish and Christian tradition.
How do you write Sarah in Arabic?
Sarah is written سارة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sarah?
Sarah is pronounced SAH-rah.
Is Sarah mentioned in the Quran?
Sarah is not named in the Quran, but the angels' good news to her is described: 'Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob' (Quran 11:71).