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Sara (name) means a female given name, a variant spelling of Sarah. Example: “Sara moved to Madrid after university.”
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A female given name, a variant spelling of Sarah.
"'I wish I was called Sara,' she said out loud. 'Sarah?' her mother said. 'Why the heck is being called Sarah better than being called Tracy?' 'Not Sarah, Sara,' Tracy said. 'There's no h, you say Saaara.'"
— Philip Hensher, The Northern Clemency (2008)
"Sara moved to Madrid after university."
How to use Sara
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common alternate spelling of the name Sarah.
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Etymology
From Latin "Sara," itself from the Hebrew name Sarah.
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What does “Sara” mean?
The word “Sara” means a female given name, a variant spelling of Sarah. In plain terms, a common alternate spelling of the name Sarah.
How do you use “Sara” in a sentence?
Here is “Sara” used in a sentence: “Sara moved to Madrid after university.”
What part of speech is “Sara”?
“Sara” is a name.
Where does the word “Sara” come from?
The word “Sara” comes from Latin. From Latin "Sara," itself from the Hebrew name Sarah.
Is “Sara” a common word?
“Sara” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between the spellings Sara and Sarah?
Both are the same name, but 'Sarah' includes a final h and is the more traditional biblical spelling. 'Sara' drops the h and is a common variant used across many languages and countries.
Where does the name Sara come from?
Sara is a variant spelling of Sarah, a female given name of biblical origin. As a form of Sarah, it shares that same long-established heritage.
Is Sara a nickname or a full name?
Sara is a full given name in its own right, not a nickname. Although it looks like a shortened form, it functions as a complete name and is registered as such in many countries.
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