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Sahara

Girl · Arabic · Medium name

Meaning
Dawn, desert
Pronunciation
sah-HAH-ruh
Origin
Arabic

From Arabic 'sahra' meaning desert; the Sahara is the world's largest hot desert.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

Nature-inspiredUniqueInternational

Languages in use: Arabic

Commonly used in: North Africa, Middle East, United States

Alternate spellings

  • SahraArabic

    Direct Arabic form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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