Scandinavian name

Sara

Princess, lady; Hebrew origin, perennially popular across Scandinavia.

Typical use: female
Syllables: 2
Regions: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
International spelling: high

Spellings & variants

Sara · Sarah

About this name

Sara is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel. Princess, lady; Hebrew origin, perennially popular across Scandinavia. Thematic tags include classic, modern, virtue. Use filters in Scandinavian Baby Name Finder to compare syllables, origins, and similar names before you shortlist.

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Related Scandinavian names

Alma — Nourishing, kind; Latin-root name with long Nordic use.
Hanna — Grace, favour; Hebrew origin Hannah in Scandinavian spelling.
Maja — Splendid; Scandinavian form related to Maria/Maja.
Sofia — Wisdom; Greek root sophia, long popular across all Nordic countries.
Anja — Grace; Nordic Anna form.

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