Jewish Baby Names

Sarai

שָׂרָי

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: princess
• An unexpected take on a regal tradition, Sarai means "princess" in Hebrew. It was the original name of biblical matriarch Sarah, the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. At one point, God tells Abraham, "whatever Sarah tells you, do as she says," but maybe don't mention that to your little Sarai, especially during the toddler years.
• Alternate Spellings: Sari
• English Equivalent:
  Sarah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Lilit
  ,
  Tamar
  ,
  Zachariah
  ,
  Boaz
• Theme: royalty