Sarah
Princess, noblewoman
SAIR-uh · Hebrew · Old Testament
Meaning
Princess, noblewoman
Also rendered as: One of rank.
Her earlier name, Sarai, was changed to Sarah at a covenant moment.
The Story Behind the Name
Sarah
Genesis 17:15-16 · Genesis 21:1-7
Matriarch whose name was changed alongside her husband's, remembered for a long wait and a late-arriving promise.
StrengthsEndurance, hospitality.
StrugglesLaughter that mixed doubt with wonder; tension within her household.
Sharing a name with a biblical figure does not mean inheriting their story. These accounts are offered for reflection, not prediction.
Scripture
“As for Sarai your wife... her name will be Sarah.”
Genesis 17:15
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