The nameSahra
Sahra is a spelling of Sarah, a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess". In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Sahra comes from Sarah, from the Hebrew sarah, "princess".
Origin
Hebrew. This spelling is also common in Germany and Somalia.
History
Sahra peaked in France in the late 1990s, when Sarah was among the top names.
Popularity of the name Sahra
Sahra in France
Sahra was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 825 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Sahra. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Sahra in France were born before 1999.
Variants and related names
Sahra in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahra mean?
Sahra comes from Sarah, from the Hebrew sarah, "princess".
What is the origin of the name Sahra?
Hebrew. This spelling is also common in Germany and Somalia.
Is Sahra a girl's or a boy's name?
Sahra is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sahra?
Variants and related names of Sahra include Sarah.