The nameSarra
Sarra is a form of Sara, common in Tunisia. It has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Sarah, it comes from the Hebrew for "princess".
Origin
Hebrew, through North African Arabic.
History
Found in France since the late 1960s, Sarra peaked in the mid 1990s and is still given today, more quietly.
Popularity of the name Sarra
Sarra in France
Sarra was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 470 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Sarra. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Sarra in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Sarra in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarra mean?
Like Sarah, it comes from the Hebrew for "princess".
What is the origin of the name Sarra?
Hebrew, through North African Arabic.
Is Sarra a girl's or a boy's name?
Sarra is a girl's name.