Sarah

princess, noblewoman (Hebrew)

Sarah is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #133 (51,587 records), 2 syllables.

Biblical / English Biblical
PSA rank
#133
Count
51,587
Syllables
2
Origin
Biblical / English
Historical layer
Biblical
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

princess, noblewoman (Hebrew)

Sarah is a major biblical name of Hebrew origin, borne by the matriarch Sarah. It has enjoyed sustained popularity in the Philippines throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, functioning both as a traditional Christian name and a mainstream modern English choice.

Derived from the Hebrew name Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman', the wife of Abraham in the Old Testament. In the Philippines, it is a classic name adopted through Christian tradition and reinforced by American English naming influences.

Biblical 60% English 40%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Soft Ruler Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

Very common as a standalone first name and frequently paired in double names such as Sarah Jane, Sarah Mae, or Maria Sarah. Common informal nicknames include Sar, Sars, and Say.

Best known for: Sarah Geronimo

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Sarah with popular surnames

How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.

Sarah dela Cruz Garcia 79
2–3–3 · SCG
Sarah dela Cruz Reyes 85
2–3–2 · SCR
Sarah Garcia dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · SGC
Sarah Garcia Reyes 86
2–3–2 · SGR
Sarah Reyes dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · SRC
Sarah Reyes Garcia 85
2–2–3 · SRG
Sarah Ramos dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · SRC
Sarah Ramos Garcia 85
2–2–3 · SRG
Sarah Ramos Reyes 80
2–2–2 · SRR
Sarah Mendoza dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · SMC
Sarah Mendoza Garcia 81
2–3–3 · SMG
Sarah Mendoza Reyes 86
2–3–2 · SMR
Sarah Santos dela Cruz 81
2–2–3 · SSC
Sarah Santos Garcia 81
2–2–3 · SSG
Sarah Santos Reyes 78
2–2–2 · SSR
Sarah Flores dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · SFC
Sarah Flores Garcia 85
2–2–3 · SFG
Sarah Flores Reyes 79
2–2–2 · SFR
Sarah Gonzales dela Cruz 79
2–3–3 · SGC
Sarah Gonzales Garcia 78
2–3–3 · SGG
Sarah Gonzales Reyes 82
2–3–2 · SGR

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About the name Sarah

How do I use Sarah with two Filipino surnames?

Sarah is the given name. The full name is Sarah + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Sarah a common girl name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #133 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.