The nameSabah

Sabah is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "morning". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.

Meaning

Sabah comes from the Arabic sabah, "morning, dawn".

Origin

Arabic. The Lebanese singer Sabah made it famous across the Arab world.

History

Sabah appeared in France in the mid 1950s and peaked around 1980.

Popularity of the name Sabah

Sabah in France

1831stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (140 births)
3,290babies named Sabah in France since 1900
070140 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sabah was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,000 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Sabah. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Sabah in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sabah mean?

Sabah comes from the Arabic sabah, "morning, dawn".

What is the origin of the name Sabah?

Arabic. The Lebanese singer Sabah made it famous across the Arab world.

Is Sabah a girl's or a boy's name?

Sabah is a girl's name.