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Sabr

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-bər /ˈsɑ.bər/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sabr, 'patience; endurance, perseverance; steadfastness' (a cherished virtue)Medium

In 30 seconds: Patience; endurance: Sabr is Arabic for 'patience; steadfastness'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'SAH-bər').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic sabr, 'patience; endurance, perseverance; steadfastness' (a cherished virtue)
U.S. rank (2025)#7580 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222025

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

Sabr comes from Arabic sabr, 'patience; endurance, perseverance; steadfastness in the face of hardship' — one of the most cherished virtues in Islam (al-sabr, 'patient endurance'). A crisp, devout, meaningful name (said 'SAH-bər'; nickname Sabr).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, patience-and-endurance at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Sabr means 'patience; endurance, perseverance; steadfastness' in Arabic — one of the most cherished virtues in Islam — a crisp, meaningful name (said 'SAH-bər').
Overall data confidence 65%
Arabic references — sabr — etymology

Variations

SabirSaber

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabr mean?

Sabr is Arabic for 'patience; endurance, perseverance; steadfastness'.

How do you pronounce Sabr?

It's said SAH-bər /ˈsɑ.bər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sabr a boy or girl name?

Sabr is used here as a boy's name (it is given to both sexes).

How popular is Sabr?

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

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