Sara
A female given name of non-Arabic (Hebrew) origin, arabized early; in tradition, the wife of the prophet Ibrahim.
- Gender
- Female
- Origin
- Hebrew, arabized
- Known for
- Wife of the prophet Ibrahim (in tradition)
Origin
Sara is the arabized form of a Hebrew name (Sarah), commonly glossed in the Hebrew tradition as 'noblewoman'. Classical philologists treat it as a foreign proper name arabized long ago.
Usage
In the Islamic and Biblical traditions Sara is the wife of the prophet Ibrahim and mother of Ishaq. The name is in wide use across the Arab world and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sara an Arabic name?
It is of Hebrew origin, arabized early; in tradition it is the name of the wife of the prophet Ibrahim.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — الاسم أعجمي معرَّب؛ يُراجَع من كتب التراجم قبل النشر
Last reviewed: 2026-07-14