"I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem."
Christian Name · English/French Origin
Sable Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Sable
girl
Sable means "Black; Dark beauty", a girl's name of English/French origin. The name Sable does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Sable celebrates the beauty of darkness — the night sky's canvas upon which God paints His most glorious display of stars.
Is Sable in the Bible?
No — the name Sable does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Black; Dark beauty", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sable.
Pronunciation:/SAY-bul/
OriginEnglish/French
MeaningBlack; Dark beauty
What does Sable mean?
Sable is a girl name of English/French origin meaning "Black; Dark beauty". Sable celebrates dark beauty — echoing the beloved in Song of Solomon: 'I am black, but comely.' God's beauty manifests in infinite diversity, and the night sky's dark canvas displays His greatest glory: the stars.
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What does Sable mean in the Bible?
Sable means "Black; Dark beauty" and is a name of English/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Sable celebrates dark beauty — echoing the beloved in Song of Solomon: 'I am black, but comely.' God's beauty manifests in infinite diversity, and the night sky's dark canvas displays His greatest glory: the stars.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Sable?
Sable is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Black; Dark beauty" — not because Scripture names anyone Sable.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
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Which books of the Bible mention Sable?
Sable is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sable?
Sable celebrates the beauty of darkness — the night sky's canvas upon which God paints His most glorious display of stars.
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Names that pair well with Sable
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Chandler
unisex
"Candle maker"
Sable & Chandler
Corwin
boy
"Heart's friend; Companion of the heart"
Sable & Corwin
Corwin
boy
"Heart's friend; Heart's companion"
Sable & Corwin
Corwin
boy
"Heart's friend; Companion of the heart"
Sable & Corwin
Fletcher
boy
"Arrow maker"
Sable & Fletcher
Fletcher
boy
"Arrow maker"
Sable & Fletcher
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Sable name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Sable
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Sable?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Sable?
You can read every verse where Sable appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.