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Name Origin

Sara is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. It is a shortened form of Sarah.

hebrewfeminineroyaltyprincessnoblewoman

Famous People

Sara Bareilles (1979-)

Singer-songwriter, pianist

  • Grammy Award nominations
  • Tony Award nomination

Sara Ramirez (1975-)

Actress, singer

  • Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
  • Known for role as Callie Torres on Grey's Anatomy

Sara Danius (1957-2019)

Literary critic, professor

  • Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy

Sara Gilbert (1975-)

Actress, producer

  • Known for her role as Darlene Conner on the sitcom Roseanne
  • Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in The Conners

Sara Ali Khan (1995-)

Actress

  • Recipient of the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
  • Known for her roles in films like 'Kedarnath' and 'Simmba'

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