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

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"