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Saba
Pronounced SAH-bah /ΛsΙ.bΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic/Persian saba, 'a gentle morning breeze (from the east)'; also Saba, the kingdom of Sheba; routes layeredMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Saba comes from Arabic and Persian saba, 'a gentle morning breeze (from the east)' β a beloved poetic image β and overlaps Saba, the kingdom of Sheba (and Ethiopian 'morning'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, poetic name.
In the U.S. it appears in Persian, Arab, and Ethiopian families. Rare, a-morning-breeze at the root, and poetic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Saba mean?
Saba is Arabic/Persian for 'a gentle morning breeze', and the kingdom of Sheba; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Saba?
It's said SAH-bah /ΛsΙ.bΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Saba a boy or girl name?
Saba is a girl's name.
How popular is Saba?
Saba is a rare name in the U.S.