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Sabina

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Pronounced sa-BEE-na /sa.ˈbi.na/Medium

Meaning: Sabine woman (member of the ancient Sabine people of Italy)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sabina is a Latin name meaning a 'Sabine woman,' from the ancient Sabine people of Italy.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningSabine woman (member of the ancient Sabine people of Italy)

U.S. rank (2025)#2579 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births68 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,082

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

Sabina is a Latin name meaning a woman of the Sabines, an early people of central Italy. It has spread across Europe in forms like the French Sabine, the Hungarian Szabina, and the Latvian Sabīne, all rooted in the same ancient tribe. The short form Bine offers a compact pet name.

Two actresses have carried it: Macedonian-Turkish stage and screen performer Sabina Ajrula, and English sitcom actress Sabina Franklyn. The name's classical roots give it a poised, timeless feel.

Did you know? Sabina is the feminine of the Roman cognomen Sabinus, Latin for a Sabine — a member of the ancient Sabine people of central Italy.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Sabina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SabineBineSabienSzabinaSabīne

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Sabina Ajrula (1946–2021)
Macedonian-Turkish stage and screen actress.
★Sabina Franklyn (1954–present)
English actress known for British sitcoms.

If you like Sabina…

Sabine— The French form of the same Latin name for a Sabine woman.

Montana— shares the -na ending

Lorena— shares Sabina's Latin roots

Cristina— lands in the same popularity range

Solana— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabina mean?

Sabina is a Latin name meaning 'Sabine woman,' referring to the ancient Sabine people of central Italy.

How do you pronounce Sabina?

It's commonly said sa-BEE-na /sa.ˈbi.na/.

Is Sabina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sabina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Sabina?

In 2024, Sabina ranked #2518 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.