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The Name Sarah - Origin and Meaning of Sarah
  



The Name Sarah - Origin and Meaning of Sarah


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Sarah

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Sarah

Jewish, English, German, French, Arabic, Biblical

Meaning of the Name Sarah

The name Sarah means "a woman of high rank" ("lady" or "princess") in Hebrew.

Famous Bearers

In the Old Testament Sarah was the wife of Abraham.
Modern bearers include Sarah Brightman (born 1960), an English opera singer, actress, and dancer; Sarah Jessica Parker (born 1965), an American actress and producer; Sarah Michelle Gellar (born 1977), an American actress; Sarah Hughes (born 1985), an American Olympic figure skater.
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