The nameSabas
Sabas is a Spanish name of an Eastern monk saint.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Sabas comes from the Greek Sabbas, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to the Aramaic for "old man".
Origin
Greek, through Spanish.
History
Saint Sabbas the Sanctified founded the monastery of Mar Saba, near Jerusalem, in the 5th century. In the United States Sabas reached 1808th place in 1930.
Popularity of the name Sabas
Sabas in the United States
Sabas was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 114 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Sabas. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1930. Half of all babies named Sabas in the United States were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sabas in France
Sabas was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 125 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Sabas. Half of all babies named Sabas in France were born before 1932, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabas mean?
Sabas comes from the Greek Sabbas, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to the Aramaic for "old man".
What is the origin of the name Sabas?
Greek, through Spanish.
Is Sabas a girl's or a boy's name?
Sabas is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Sabas?
In 2024, Sabas was the 12730th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5 births.