SAHARA  

Gender: F
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: "desert"

Beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.

Nicknames & Variations:
Saharah, Sahira, Saheer, Saharra, Sahar, Saher, Sahra, Sahari, Sahrah

Sahara is being discussed in our message boards:

• Two-word first name - alternate to India Jane
• "Out of the box" Names!
• Nameberry Makeover: 11-20 GIRLS
• Your favourite girls names?
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia

Read Nameberry blog posts about Sahara:

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• EXOTIC PLACE NAMES
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