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GirlPronounced English /ˈsɛɹ.aɪ/; English /sə.ˈɹaɪ/

Sarai

A name meaning "my princess".

Quick answer

Sarai is a girl name meaning "my princess".

Pronunciation: English /ˈsɛɹ.aɪ/; English /sə.ˈɹaɪ/.

GenderGirl
Meaningmy princess
PronunciationEnglish /ˈsɛɹ.aɪ/; English /sə.ˈɹaɪ/

Meaning and history

The name means "my princess" in Hebrew, a possessive form of שָׂרָה ( sara ) meaning "lady, princess, noblewoman". In the Old Testament, this was Sarah 's name before God changed it (see Genesis 17:15 ).

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, biblical latin, biblical hebrew, spanish | Ancient Hebrew: שָׂרָי