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Meanings

Biblical Baby Names Meaning:

In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Sarah is: Lady; princess; princess of the multitude.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Sarah is: Princess. In the Bible, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Her name was originally Sarai (quarrelsome), but God commanded that her name be changed to Sarah before the birth of her son.

Muslim Baby Names Meaning:

In Muslim Baby Names the meaning of the name Sarah is: Pure. Happy.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Sarah is: Pure. Happy.

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