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Sarajane
Pronounced SAIR-ah-jayn /ˈsɛr.əˌdʒeɪn/Medium
Meaning: Sarajane joins Sara, from the Hebrew Sarah meaning 'lady, princess, noblewoman,' with Jane, an English form of Johanna ultimately from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious'; it follows the mid-century American habit of combining two family or favorite names into one.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sarajane combines Sara, 'princess' or 'noblewoman' in Hebrew, with Jane, whose own root means 'God is gracious.' Compound names like this were common in the American South and Midwest in the early-to-mid twentieth century, often honoring two relatives at once.
Sarajane appeared steadily in United States records for decades, given to about eighteen girls a year at its peak around 1943 and continuing into the 2010s. A girl named Sarajane at its peak would be in her eighties today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sarajane mean?
It combines Sara, meaning 'princess, noblewoman,' with Jane, meaning 'God is gracious.'
How do you pronounce Sarajane?
It is said SAIR-ah-jayn /ˈsɛr.əˌdʒeɪn/, three syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Sarajane a boy or girl name?
Sarajane is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Sarajane?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to under twenty girls a year even at its peak in the early 1940s.