Sarah
Pronounced SAIR-uh
- Meaning
- "Princess"
- Origin
- Hebrew
Sarah means "princess" in Hebrew and was the name given by God to Abram's wife Sarai when He renewed His covenant promise. Originally named Sarai ("my princess"), God changed her name to Sarah ("princess of many") as a sign that she would become the mother of nations. Sarah's story is one of patience and miraculous fulfillment. Despite waiting decades for the promised child, she gave birth to Isaac at the age of ninety. Her laughter at the news — and her later joy at Isaac's birth — gave her son his name, which means "he laughs." Sarah is honored in the New Testament as a model of faith. The apostle Peter commends her as an example of a godly woman, and Hebrews 11 lists her among the heroes of faith who trusted God's promises against all odds.
Spiritual meaning
Sarah's name reminds us that God keeps His promises, even when fulfillment seems impossible. As a princess in God's eyes, her story encourages us to trust in divine timing and sovereign plans.
Related verses (KJV)
"And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her."
Genesis 17:15-16 (KJV) →"Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised."
Hebrews 11:11 (KJV) →