Saba

At a Glance

Meaning

Refers to Sheba, the ancient South Arabian / Horn-of-Africa kingdom of the biblical Queen of Sheba

Origin

Semitic (linked to Sheba, via Hebrew/Aramaic/Greek/Latin)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

SAH-bahListen

Saba (SAH-bah) is a girl's name that points to Sheba, the ancient South Arabian and Horn-of-Africa kingdom of the biblical Queen of Sheba. You may see it glossed online as 'morning' or 'morning breeze,' but that reading appears to come from mixing it up with the unrelated Persian and Urdu poetic word 'sabaa'; the Sheba tradition is the better-supported one. It has a worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.

Meaning & Origin of Saba

Meaning: Refers to Sheba, the ancient South Arabian / Horn-of-Africa kingdom of the biblical Queen of Sheba.

Origin: Semitic (linked to Sheba, via Hebrew/Aramaic/Greek/Latin).

A common claim: Often glossed as 'morning' or 'morning breeze.' Actually: That gloss appears to conflate Saba with the unrelated Persian/Urdu poetic word 'sabaa' (morning breeze); the better-supported reading for this name is the Sheba/Queen-of-Sheba tradition.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Saba

Popularity of Saba

Saba peaked in the U.S. at #2409 in 1986, when 42 girls were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #4741 with 29 babies, so it remains a rare choice.

Names Like Saba

These names share Saba’s style, era or origin.

• Abeba
• Almaz
• Fana
• Feven
• Adiam
• Amsale

FAQ

What does the name Saba mean?

Refers to Sheba, the ancient South Arabian / Horn-of-Africa kingdom of the biblical Queen of Sheba. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Saba?

Saba is pronounced SAH-bah (IPA: /ˈsɑːbə/).

Is Saba a popular name right now?

Saba peaked at #2409 in 1986 and is ranked #4741 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)

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