Sabrina

At a Glance

Meaning

Name of a legendary Celtic princess; by tradition she gave her name to the River Severn (not the reverse)

Origin

Celtic (Brittonic)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

suh-BREE-nahListen

Sabrina is a classic girl's name with a romantic, storybook feel, pronounced suh-BREE-nah. It comes from Celtic (Brittonic) roots and is the name of a legendary Celtic princess. You may see it said that Sabrina means 'from the River Severn,' but that gets it backwards: by tradition, the princess gave her name to the river, not the other way around.

Meaning & Origin of Sabrina

Meaning: Name of a legendary Celtic princess; by tradition she gave her name to the River Severn (not the reverse).

Origin: Celtic (Brittonic).

A common claim: Commonly said to mean 'from the River Severn.' Actually: That gets the direction backwards: per the legend, the princess Sabrina gave her name to the river, rather than the name describing someone 'from' it.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sabrina

Popularity of Sabrina

Sabrina peaked at #53 in 1997, when 5,816 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #357 with 869 babies, so it's familiar without being crowded.

Names Like Sabrina

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FAQ

What does the name Sabrina mean?

Name of a legendary Celtic princess; by tradition she gave her name to the River Severn (not the reverse). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Sabrina?

Sabrina is pronounced suh-BREE-nah (IPA: /səˈbriːnə/).

Is Sabrina a popular name right now?

Sabrina peaked at #53 in 1997 and is ranked #357 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)

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