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GirlPronounced Italian /sa.ˈbi.na/; Spanish /sa.ˈβi.na/; Czech /ˈsa.bɪ.na/; Russian /sɐ.ˈbʲi.nə/Slovene language family

Sabina

A name meaning "a Sabine".

Quick answer

Sabina is a girl name meaning "a Sabine".

Pronunciation: Italian /sa.ˈbi.na/; Spanish /sa.ˈβi.na/; Czech /ˈsa.bɪ.na/; Russian /sɐ.ˈbʲi.nə/.

GenderGirl
Meaninga Sabine
PronunciationItalian /sa.ˈbi.na/; Spanish /sa.ˈβi.na/; Czech /ˈsa.bɪ.na/; Russian /sɐ.ˈbʲi.nə/
Language familySlovene

Meaning and history

Feminine form of Sabinus, a Roman cognomen meaning "a Sabine" in Latin. The Sabines were an ancient people who lived in central Italy, their lands eventually taken over by the Romans after several wars. According to legend, the Romans abducted several Sabine women during a raid, and when the men came to rescue them, the women were able to make peace between the two groups. This name was borne by several early saints.

Notes and context

Usage: italian, spanish, portuguese, romanian, polish, czech, slovene, russian, croatian, swedish, ancient roman | Russian: Сабина