Sarah
[ˈzaːʁa]feminine
The English name Sarah is translated into German as Sarah or Sara.
Meaning: given name from Hebrew (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah | [ˈzaːʁa] (narrow) | feminine |
| Sara | [ˈzaːʁa] (narrow) | feminine |
This is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin.
Which one should you use?
Both Sarah and Sara are feminine forms used for this name.
Did you know?
- While Sarah is a classic name, the diminutive Sari is sometimes used as a term of endearment in German speaking regions.
- The name Sarah is frequently used in German literature to symbolize purity or nobility due to the translation of its Hebrew root meaning 'princess'.
- The name 'Sarah' is part of a group of names that experienced a massive 'naming boom' in Germany during the late 20th century, making it a ubiquitous name for women in their 20s and 30s today.
Examples in context
- Sarah war meine erste Liebe.Sarah was my first love.This sentence shows the name used as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #8843365 by wolfgangth, translation #5820067 by OsoHombre
- Ich freue mich auch, dich kennenzulernen, Sarah.Nice to meet you too, Sarah.This sentence shows the name used at the end of a direct address.Tatoeba #11828232 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8242267 by josivangoncalves
- Sarah Bernhardt war eine französische Theaterschauspielerin.Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actress.This sentence shows the name used as part of a proper name for a person.Tatoeba #1787844 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1787811 by Amastan
- Sahra hat mir erzählt, dass sie nach Deutschland zieht.Sahra told me she is moving to Germany.
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are meeting at a café.
- SarahHallo Lukas, ich bin Sarah.Hello Lukas, I am Sarah.
- LukasSchön dich zu sehen, Sarah.Nice to see you, Sarah.
- SarahMöchtest du einen Kaffee trinken?Would you like to drink a coffee?
- LukasJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sarah” translations and entries Sarah, Sara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
