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Cabrina

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How to Pronounce Cabrina

Pronounced kuh-BREE-nuh /kəˈbriːnə/Medium

Meaning: Cabrina is a C-spelling of Sabrina, a name from the River Severn in Britain, latinized as Sabrina and tied to a legend of a maiden of the river. The initial C reflects a phonetic or ornamental respelling rather than a separate name.Low

In 30 seconds: Cabrina is a rare respelling of Sabrina, a river name of British legend. It saw quiet use in the late twentieth century (said kuh-BREE-nuh).

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Origin LowCeltic, Latin

MeaningCabrina is a C-spelling of Sabrina, a name from the River Severn in Britain, latinized as Sabrina and tied to a legend of a maiden of the river. The initial C reflects a phonetic or ornamental respelling rather than a separate name.

U.S. rank (2011)#15184 ↗ Rising

2011 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 324

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cabrina is a spelling variant of Sabrina, the latinized name of the River Severn and its legendary maiden. The C- opening is a modern respelling.

It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at most, appearing around the mid nineteen-nineties. A Cabrina from then would be a young adult today.

Did you know? Cabrina swaps the S of Sabrina for a C, a spelling twist that keeps the sound while giving the name a fresh look.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Cabrina — Respelling of Sabrina (River Severn, latinized Sabrina)

Variations

SabrinaSabreenaZabrina

Nicknames

BriBrinaCabbie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cabrina mean?

It is a respelling of Sabrina, the legendary name of the River Severn in Britain.

How do you pronounce Cabrina?

It is said kuh-BREE-nuh /kəˈbriːnə/, three syllables stressed in the middle.

Is Cabrina a boy or girl name?

Cabrina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cabrina?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year around the mid nineteen-nineties.