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Sabra

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Pronounced SAH-brah /ˈsɑː.brə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew tsabar, the prickly-pear cactus — 'a Sabra' is a native-born Israeli, prickly outside and sweet within; also linked to Arabic sabr ('patience') and read as 'to rest.' Layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A vivid heritage name: Sabra names the prickly-pear cactus and a native-born Israeli (said 'SAH-brah'). Tough outside, sweet within.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic
MeaningFrom Hebrew tsabar, the prickly-pear cactus — 'a Sabra' is a native-born Israeli, prickly outside and sweet within; also linked to Arabic sabr ('patience') and read as 'to rest.' Layered.
U.S. rank (2025)#11739 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,960

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196118802025

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

Sabra draws on Hebrew tsabar, the prickly-pear cactus, and the term for a native-born Israeli — thorny outside, sweet inside. It also echoes Arabic sabr ('patience'). Layered and vivid, rare in the U.S. (said 'SAH-brah').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, vivid, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Sabra comes from Hebrew for the prickly-pear cactus — a 'Sabra' is a native-born Israeli, said to be prickly outside and sweet within; it also echoes Arabic sabr ('patience'), which we note (said 'SAH-brah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Sabra — Hebrew 'prickly pear; native-born Israeli'; Arabic sabr echo

Variations

SabrahSabiraZabra

Nicknames

SabiBra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabra mean?

Sabra is Hebrew for the prickly-pear cactus and means a native-born Israeli; it also echoes Arabic 'patience,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Sabra?

It's said SAH-brah /ˈsɑː.brə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sabra a boy or girl name?

Sabra is a girl's name.

How popular is Sabra?

Sabra is a rare name in the U.S.

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