Sahra

Meaning of Sahra

Sahra is a female given name of Arabic and Hebrew origin, deriving from the Arabic sahara (“desert”) and sharing roots with the Hebrew Sarah (“princess”). Pronounced SAH-ruh (/ˈsɑːrə/) in English and ZAH-ruh (/ˈzaːʁa/) in German, the name merges classic heritage with a clear, modern sound. In the United States, annual occurrences have fluctuated between five and thirty-five births since the 1970s, peaking at rank 746 in 1974 and ranking 936 in 2024. In Latin American communities, Sahra has gained attention as part of a broader shift toward names that honor diverse cultural legacies. The result is a choice that offers understated distinction and international appeal.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as SAH-ruh (/ˈsɑːrə/)

German

• Pronunced as ZAH-ruh (/ˈzaːʁa/)

• Sarah
• Sara
• Zahra
• Zara
• Samara
• Sahara
• Saira