Sarah

Traditionally associated with ‘princess’ in Hebrew-based explanations.

Sarah is a classic feminine name with Hebrew roots and very broad international recognition. In Biblical tradition, Sarah is a central figure (the matriarch Sarah), which is one of the main reasons the name has been used for centuries across many communities. Today it’s common both in religious and in purely secular contexts and often reads as familiar and steady. The name is traditionally linked to the Hebrew Sarah and is commonly explained as meaning ‘princess.’ As the name moved across languages, spelling and pronunciation diversified; Sara is a widely used spelling variant, and some regions prefer a different vowel quality (for example, SAIR-uh vs SAH-rah). These differences usually reflect local pronunciation patterns rather than a fundamentally different name. In many American English settings, SAIR-uh is common, while SAH-rah is also widely used elsewhere. A practical tip is that if you care about a specific pronunciation, clarifying it once is normal and people adjust quickly.

Etymology: From Hebrew Sarah. In Biblical tradition, Sarah is a central figure (the matriarch Sarah), which helped spread the name widely; Sara is a common spelling variant.