Sarah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sarah Name at a Glance

Name	Sarah
Meaning	Variant of Sara: Pure. Happy..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sarah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sarah means “Variant of Sara: Pure. Happy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sarah Name Origin

Our database records Sarah under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sarah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sarah is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sarah

When considering Sarah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.