Where does “Sarah” come from?
Sarah derives from Biblical Hebrew שָׂרָה, a name of unknown etymology whose meaning remains unattested in ancient sources.
Sarah (English): The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
Definitions
- The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
Ancestry of “Sarah”, step by step
Sarah traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hebrew שָׂרָה
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew | שָׂרָה | lady, princess; Sarah |
via Biblical Hebrew שָׂרָה
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biblical Hebrew | שָׂרָה | lady, princess |