Sarai name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 70%
Sarai name meaning:
The name Sarai is of Hebrew origin and holds a rich historical and biblical significance. In Hebrew, Sarai (שָׂרַי) means "princess" or "noblewoman." It is derived from the word "sarah" (שָׂרָה), which also means "princess" or "dominative woman." The name is often associated with strong and influential female characters.
In the Bible, Sarai was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, who went on to become one of the patriarchs of the Israelites. Sarai's story is one of faith and endurance, as she and Abraham faced numerous challenges together. It is through Sarai's eventual transformation into Sarah that she is blessed with a son in her old age, fulfilling God's promise.
The name Sarai carries a sense of regality and strength, symbolizing a woman of power and influence. It is a name that embodies grace and leadership, characteristics that can inspire and empower a young girl throughout her life.
Origin: Hebrew
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Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 1692 out of 5581
17 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
211 - 5yrs
428 - 1yr
-243
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Sarai
The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Sarai from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Sarai in 2024