Zarah

The female first name Zarah is a Swedish variant of Sara or Sarah, both of which originally derive from Sarai.

What does the name Zarah mean?

The female first name Zarah is a Swedish variant of Sara or Sarah, both of which originally derive from Sarai. Figuratively, the name means 'the princess', 'the lady', or 'the mistress'. Its roots lie in the Ancient Hebrew word sara (שָׂרָה) or saráy (שָׂרָי) for 'the princess', 'the ruler', 'the lady', and 'the mistress'. Other variants include Zarah, Saarah, Sera, and Sady. A well-known bearer of the name is the Swedish singer Zarah Leander.

Where does the name Zarah come from?

The etymology of Zarah is a female first name of Ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the princess'. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Zarah?

Sound & pronunciation of Zarah: The name Zarah is two syllables and phonetically open. Pronounced as 'Za-rah' [ˈtsaːʁa] or [ˈzaːra], it begins with a distinctive sibilant sound. The long A sound gives the name breadth and presence. The open ending '-ah' provides a gentle conclusion. Zarah thus appears modern yet classic - clear, powerful, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Zarah?

The name day for Zarah is March 5, July 13, and October 9.

Popularity

Zarah is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 322nd. In the last ten years, Zarah has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,565th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,098th.

Nicknames & pet names

Zari / Zarin / Zarina / Zazza / Zazzi

Famous people

• Kim Zarah Langner (actress from Germany)
• Rebecca-Zarah Mir (German model and presenter)
• Zarah 47 (play by Peter Lund)
• Zarah Ghahramani (Australian writer)
• Zarah Leander (actress and singer)
• Zarah Little (American actress)