Sara

Princess; lady or noblewoman.

Sara is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning “princess” or “lady”, sharing its meaning and history with Sarah. In Genesis, Sarah is Abraham’s wife and Isaac’s mother. The four-letter form carries that biblical connection in a particularly spare shape. Its flowing s and r sounds can make Sara feel gentle without being frilly. The open ending leaves the name light on the ear, while the meaning lends it a quiet dignity. It may suit a preference for something complete and understated rather than an elaborate name that needs shortening. In English, Sara can sound like Sarah, with the first syllable rhyming with “bear” in many accents. Spanish Sara has two clear a vowels, while German Sara usually begins with a z sound. The missing h alone is therefore no reliable guide to someone’s pronunciation.

Etymology: Sara is a form of Sarah, from the Hebrew name שָׂרָה. The spelling without a final h retains the same meaning.