Girl name · Qur'anic
سارة
Sarah name meaning
SAA-ra
“One who gladdens others”
A blessed name
Name of Sarah, wife of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).
About the name
GenderGirl
OriginQur'anic
Questions parents ask
What does Sarah mean?
Sarah (سارة) means “One who gladdens others”. Name of Sarah, wife of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).
How do you pronounce Sarah?
Sarah is pronounced SAA-ra.
Is Sarah a boy's or a girl's name?
Sarah is a girl's name.
How is Sarah written in Arabic?
In Arabic it is written سارة.
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Meaning checked in Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon (London, 1863–1893), which gives: “A man who rejoices, or gladdens, another; or makes him happy.”. See the entry ↗