Saratu
Saratu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Princess, noble lady”.
| Meaning | Princess, noble lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa form of Sāra (Hebrew via Arabic) |
| Arabic spelling | سارة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-rah-too |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Saratu
Saratu is the Hausa form of Sāra (Sarah), the wife of Prophet Ibrāhīm and mother of Prophet Isḥāq. The name is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'princess', and entered Hausa through Arabic Sāra, gaining the Hausa ending -tu. Sarah is honoured in Islam as the woman given glad tidings of a son in her old age.
Is Saratu a Muslim name?
Yes. Saratu is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Sāra, wife of Prophet Ibrāhīm. It is also used by Christian Hausa families.
Where is the name Saratu used?
Common across northern Nigeria among both Muslim and Christian Hausa speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saratu mean?
Saratu means 'Princess, noble lady'. It comes from Hausa form of Sāra (Hebrew via Arabic).
Is Saratu a Muslim name?
Yes. Saratu is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Sāra, wife of Prophet Ibrāhīm. It is also used by Christian Hausa families.
How do you write Saratu in Arabic?
Saratu is written سارة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Saratu?
Saratu is pronounced SAH-rah-too.