Saara

Hebrew

"princess"

Saara Origin and Meaning

The name Saara is a girl's name of Finnish origin.

Saara is a feminine name representing the Finnish and Estonian form of Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." This variation maintains the meaning of the original while adapting to Finno-Ugric phonetic patterns. Common in Finland, Estonia, and other Nordic countries, Saara has a crisp, clean sound with its double 'a' spelling that reflects typical Finnish orthography. While Sarah remains more widespread globally, Saara offers a distinctive cultural connection to Northern Europe. The name combines simplicity with elegance and carries the dignified meaning of its Hebrew root. Saara has maintained consistent usage in Finland, where traditional names often remain popular across generations.

Popularity of the name Saara

• 988 England 2020

Famous People Named Saara

• Saara Kuugongelwa 4th Prime Minister of Namibia
• Saara Sofia Aalto Finnish pop singer: represented Finland in Eurovision 2018
• Saara Lamberg Finnish actress
• Saara Elisa Tuominen Finnish Olympic ice hockey player

The name Saara in Pop Culture

• Saara character in TV show "Dino Dana"