Do you know anyone by the name of Sarah? Of course, you do. While there may be different variations in the spelling such as ‘Sara’, ‘Sera’ and Sarrah we all know someone in our little circle with the name special name of Sarah.

Sarah is one of the most common female names in the world and has been ranked in the top 150 female names in the United States since 1980.

Each year, National Sarah Day day is celebrated annually on June 26 in the United States to celebrate people with the name Sarah.

Origin of the name Sarah

The name Sarah has a Hebrew origin and dates back to the bible which speaks of a woman named Sarah, the wife of Abraham and prophetess. Sarah is known as a virtuous woman who is lauded for her hospitality and noble character.

Her birth name was ‘Sarai’ which means my princess but later changed by God to Sarah which means ‘mother of nations.

It is given to baby girls who are born to parents who are associated with Jewish, Islamic or Christianity religions.

Famous people with the name Sarah

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress and producer and has been a recipient of several awards during her acting career such as six Golden Globe Awards and two Prime Time Emmy Awards.

Parker is widely known for her role in the HBO television series Sex in the City where she also won several notable awards.

She has also been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Times magazine.

Sarah Jane Hyghland

Sarah Jane Hyland is also an American actress who is widely known for her role as Haley Dunphy in the sitcom Modern Family.

The 33-year-old actress is known for her role in films such as Geek Charming, Scary Movie 5 and The Wedding Year.

Sarah Jakes Roberts

Sarah Jakes Roberts is a pastor, businesswoman and New York Times bestselling author for her text Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life.

Sarah is the co-pastor of The Potter’s House at One LA and The Potter’s House Denver along with her husband Toure Roberts.

She is the daughter of renowned American preacher T.D. Jakes and Serita Jakes.

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