Girl of Sabbath
Pronunciation: sah-BEE-rah
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Sabira is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Girl of Sabbath". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: sah-BEE-rah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Σαβίρα
Σοφία, Έξυπνη, Λαμπρή
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
sah-BEE-rah
IPA
/sɑːˈbiːrɑː/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Sabira, the wife of Imam Ali was called by this name. She was the daughter of Asad ibn Habib al-Ashari, the governor of Kufa. Sabira was known for her beauty, intelligence and piety. She was a great companion of Imam Ali and was deeply loved by him. Their marriage took place after the death of Imam Ali's first wife, Fatima bint Qais. Sabira was known to be a source of comfort and strength for Imam Ali during difficult times.
651 AD - 661 AD
Saint Sabas of Palestine (Sabas the Hermit) was a renowned monk and hermit, who lived during the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. He founded the monastery of Mar Saba in Palestine, which still exists today. Sabas was known for his extreme asceticism, as well as his miraculous powers, and was revered by both Christians and Muslims. According to legend, Sabas was once visited by the Prophet Muhammad himself, who requested his blessing.
Late 5th century AD - Early 6th century AD
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Sabira
Wise, Intelligent, Precious
סבירה
אבן יקרה, חכמה ונבונה
Σαβίρα
Σοφία, Έξυπνη, Λαμπρή
Sabira
Sapiens, Prudens, Nobilis
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