Names to Substitute for Sarah

Term for a native-born Israeli, first brought to notice in Edna Ferber's 1929 novel Cimarron.  Prickly pear has been interpreted to mean tough on the outside, soft and sweet within.

Sabra

A popular Irish name virtually unknown here, but one that feels like it could follow in the footsteps of Siobhan and Saoirse. It's pronounced SOR-ka, but with a little hiccup between the 'r' and the 'c' that's difficult for non-Gaelic speakers to reproduce. Spelled (and pronounced) Sorsha, she is a major character in the movie Willow.

Sorcha

The name of a city in Albania, also written Sarandë. It is derived from the Greek word for "forty" in the context of the Agioi Saranda ("Forty Saints"), referring to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.

Saranda

A unique-sounding V name with a darling meaning, used in Albania.

Visara

Sarah is undoubtedly a classic girls' name, a favorite from the Bible. But it's been used so widely for so long you may be seeking a substitute. Here are some possible girls' names that might stand in for Sarah.

Sarah is undoubtedly a classic girls' name, a favorite from the Bible. But it's been used so widely for so long you may be seeking a substitute. Here are some possible girls' names that might stand in for Sarah. (Page 2)