Saar

Saar is a female first name that is considered a Dutch short form of Sarah or Sara.

What does the name Saar mean?

The name Saar has its roots in the Bible and in Hebrew. It means 'the princess,' 'the lady,' or 'the princess' and derives from the ancient Hebrew śārâ (שָׂרָה), which means 'princess, lady.' Occasionally, Saar is also used as a Hebrew boy's name, derived from the ancient Hebrew sa'ar (סער), meaning 'the stormy one.' In the Netherlands, the first name Saar is very popular and ranks among the most frequently chosen girls' names.

Where does the name Saar come from?

The name Saar has both female and male forms and originates from ancient Hebrew. The meanings range from 'the princess' to 'the stormy one.' The ancient Hebrew components are: śārâ (שָׂרָה) for 'princess, lady' and sa'ar (סער) for 'to storm.' The name can be found in various languages such as Hebrew, Dutch, and Israeli.

How do you pronounce Saar?

Saar is pronounced like the German name 'Sarah,' but without the 'h' at the end.

When is the name day of Saar?

The name day for Saar, as a variant of Sara, is celebrated on July 13 and October 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Saar is a rather rare first name and has not appeared in the name popularity lists so far. The best ranking the name achieved was 7th place in the Dutch name charts in 2022. In the last ten years, Saar has been given as a first name in the Netherlands about 4,800 times, placing it 14th in the corresponding statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 210th in the Netherlands.