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Sabr

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Pronounced SAH-bur /ˈsɑː.bər/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sabr, 'patience; steadfastness; perseverance in hardship'. In Islam sabr is a central virtue, praised throughout the Qur'an; the word is used here as a given name, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sabr is the Arabic word for patience and steadfast endurance (said 'SAH-bur') — a core Islamic virtue, which we note respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic sabr, 'patience; steadfastness; perseverance in hardship'. In Islam sabr is a central virtue, praised throughout the Qur'an; the word is used here as a given name, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14905
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Sabr is Arabic for 'patience; steadfastness' — the calm, enduring strength praised again and again in the Qur'an and in Islamic tradition. It is a virtue word rather than a long-standing personal name, and families who choose it are naming a quality, which we note respectfully (said 'SAH-bur').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, spare, and quietly weighty.

Did you know? Sabr names one of the most praised qualities in Islam: patient endurance in the face of hardship. As a given name it carries that weight directly, which we note with respect (said 'SAH-bur').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sabr — Arabic sabr 'patience; steadfastness'; Islamic virtue term

Variations

SaburSabraSaber

Nicknames

SabsSab

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabr mean?

Sabr is Arabic for 'patience; steadfast endurance' — a central virtue in Islam, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Sabr?

It's said SAH-bur /ˈsɑː.bər/ — two beats, stress on the first.

Is Sabr a boy or girl name?

It is used here as a girl's name; as a virtue word it can be given to either.

How popular is Sabr?

Sabr is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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