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Sabbath

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Pronounced SAB-uth /ˈsæb.əθ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew shabbat, 'to rest; cease' — the Sabbath, the holy day of rest observed in Judaism and Christianity. As a given name it is a rare, reverent word-name; it also shares its name with the band Black Sabbath, noted neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent word-name: Sabbath is the holy day of rest in Judaism and Christianity (said 'SAB-uth'). Rare and meaningful.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningFrom the Hebrew shabbat, 'to rest; cease' — the Sabbath, the holy day of rest observed in Judaism and Christianity. As a given name it is a rare, reverent word-name; it also shares its name with the band Black Sabbath, noted neutrally.
U.S. rank (2020)#14799
2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Sabbath is rooted in the Hebrew shabbat ('to rest'), the sacred day of rest in Jewish and Christian tradition. As a given name it reads reverent and unusual — rare in the U.S.; the band Black Sabbath shares the word, noted neutrally (said 'SAB-uth').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, reverent, and unusual.

Did you know? Sabbath comes from the Hebrew shabbat ('to rest; cease') — the holy day of rest in Judaism and Christianity; the word is also known as the band name Black Sabbath, noted neutrally (said 'SAB-uth').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sabbath — Hebrew shabbat 'day of rest'; reverent; band noted neutrally

Variations

SabathShabbatSabbatha

Nicknames

SabiBath

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabbath mean?

Sabbath is from the Hebrew shabbat ('to rest; cease') — the holy day of rest in Judaism and Christianity. It also shares its name with the band Black Sabbath, noted neutrally.

How do you pronounce Sabbath?

It's said SAB-uth /ˈsæb.əθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sabbath a boy or girl name?

Sabbath is a girl's name.

How popular is Sabbath?

Sabbath is a very rare name in the U.S.

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