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At a Glance: Name: Sarai – Meaning: my princess – Origin: Hebrew (שָׂרַי, Abram's wife's name before it was changed to Sarah in Genesis) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: suh-RY
Sarai is a Hebrew name, pronounced suh-RY, meaning "my princess." It's the name Abram's wife carried in Genesis before it was changed to Sarah. It's a timeless classic, showing up in SSA naming data going back to 1953.
Meaning & Origin of Sarai
Meaning: My princess.
Origin: Hebrew (שָׂרַי, Abram's wife's name before it was changed to Sarah in Genesis).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sarai
Phonetic: suh-RY IPA: /səˈraɪ/
Popularity of Sarai
Sarai hit its high point in 2007, ranking #398 with 818 baby girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #445, with 699 girls named Sarai.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1953–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Sarai mean?
My princess. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sarai)
How do you pronounce Sarai?
Sarai is pronounced suh-RY (IPA: /səˈraɪ/).
Is Sarai a popular name right now?
Sarai is near its all-time peak (#398 in 2007), ranked #445 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1953–2024.)
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