Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Desert, vastness, strength, independence, Shelter
Pronunciation: səˈhɑːrə, /səˈhɑːrə/, S AH HH EH R AH
Popularity Rank: #10,554
The name Sahara is derived from the Arabic word for 'desert'. It symbolizes vastness, strength, and endurance. It can also represent independence and uniqueness.
The name Sahara is of Arabic origin and means Desert, vastness, strength, independence, Shelter, Lord Shiva, Wilderness, Name of a Desert, Helpful, Dawn, Early morning. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Sahara is commonly found in Morocco, United States of America, Saudi Arabia, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: səˈhɑːrə
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈhɑːrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH HH EH R AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Sahara is recorded 4,750 times globally, ranking it as the 10,554th most common name worldwide.
Sahara is most prevalent in Morocco, with 1,110 occurrences, making it the 1,337th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Sahara is found among 1 in every 949 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | #1,337 | 1 : 949 |
| United States of America | #4,969 | 1 : 3,575 |
| Saudi Arabia | #6,109 | 1 : 6,854 |
| Malaysia | #4,037 | 1 : 6,635 |
| Mexico | #3,257 | 1 : 3,183 |
| Colombia | #6,623 | 1 : 8,060 |
| Algeria | #5,805 | 1 : 8,528 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4,996 | 1 : 7,008 |
| France | #7,751 | 1 : 9,248 |
| Kuwait | #3,498 | 1 : 5,466 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sahara from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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