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Sara

سارةIn Arabic

Meaning: Sarah, wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac; princess, noblewoman
About the name: Sara (Sarah) is the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, honoured in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a pious woman known for her hospitality. The name comes from Hebrew and means 'princess'.
For: A girl
Origin: Arabic, Hebrew
Other spellings: Saara, Sarah, Sarra

Islamic naming guidance

Permissible

Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.

Good meaning, nothing against it in the sources

The Qur'an speaks of Abraham's wife (for example in the story of the visiting angels) without naming her.

Confidence: high

Sources

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