Saba

In Arabic: صَبَا

A gentle eastern breeze—suggesting lightness of air and renewal of hope.

ريحٌ لينةٌ تهبّ من جهة الشرق، وتدلّ على خفّة النسيم وتجدّد الأمل

  • Girl name
  • Nature
  • Virtue
  • Short
  • Soft sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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As a child

  • Called at home

    صَبَا, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

As an adult

  • Professional intro

    Pleased to meet you, I'm صَبَا.

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  • ReemA beautiful white gazelle (or a light, swift wild-bird/animal sense used in names)Learn more
  • NujeimaNujeima: a small star, a phrase for gentle glimmer and quiet joy in the skyLearn more

Questions parents ask

What does the name Saba mean?
A gentle eastern breeze—suggesting lightness of air and renewal of hope.
Is Saba a boy or a girl name?
Saba is a girl name.
How is Saba written in English?
Saba in Arabic: صَبَا.
Does Saba fit the father's name?
Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.

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