National Sarah Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Sarah Day, observed on June 26, honours all individuals with the name Sarah. Sarah is a feminine given name that is widespread throughout the globe. It enjoys enduring popularity in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Sarah is a popular female given name among Jews, Christians, and non-religious individuals in cultures influenced by these religions. Sarah, born Sarai ‘Sray’ in Hebrew, is a significant figure in Abrahamic religions. She is a biblical matriarch and prophetess. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam depict her character similarly, despite the fact that various Abrahamic faiths portray her differently. They characterise her as a devout woman known for her beauty and hospitality. She is Abraham’s wife, half-sister, and the mother of Isaac. The Catholic Church celebrates Sarah’s feast day on September 1, the Coptic Orthodox Church on August 19, the L.C.M.S. on January 20, and the Eastern Orthodox Church on December 12 and 20.

The background of National Sarah Day

Abraham states twice in the biblical narrative that Sarah is his sibling. Once was in the confrontation with Pharaoh, and again was in the confrontation with Abimelech. Abraham lies because he is aware that Sarah is a stunning beauty and he fears that the Pharaoh would murder him if he were to marry Sarah.

Sarah’s original name was ‘Sarai.’ Yahweh renames Abram Abraham and Sarai Sarah when he promises Abram that he and Sarai will have a son. Existing folk etymologies explain their old and new names.

Sara has Indian origins, where it refers to ‘Geeta Sara,’ which means ‘conclusion of Bhagwadgeeta’ (famous Hindu text). Sara has multiple meanings in Sanskrit, including’main point,’ ‘essence,’ and’substance,’ among others.

Sarah has been among the top 150 female given names in the United States since 1880, when name prevalence statistics were first recorded. From 1978 to 2002, Sarah was among the top ten most popular names. However, its popularity plateaued between the early 1980s and 1988.

Since then, including 1989, its popularity has decreased annually, but it remains the 30th most prevalent name for newborn girls. In 2010, the most prevalent variant spelling of the name Sara was number 121.

Also renowned in Ireland and the United Kingdom is Sarah. After the Protestant Reformation, the name acquired popularity in England and was the most popular name in the United Kingdom between 1974 and 1984. In 2014, Sarah was the tenth most prevalent female baby name in Ireland.

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NATIONAL SARAH DAY ACTIVITIES

Learn about the past

Explore the meaning of the name Sarah. Explore as far back in time as possible to discover interesting characters.

Name your child

Are you anticipating a girl and searching for an appropriate name? Sarah would be an excellent option for your child.

Hug a Sarah

If you have any Sarahs in your life, embrace them with all your heart. Providing them with a gift that they enjoy would be a wonderful bonus.

5 FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENT SARAHS

Sara Tancredi, portrayed by Sarah Wayne Callies, was brought back in Season Four of “Prison Break” due to viewers’ overwhelming reaction to her death.

Sarah M, a German teenager obsessed with Ted Bundy, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2021 for stabbing a security officer.

The death sentence of serial murderer Sarah Jane Robinson was commuted to life in prison, and she died in prison.

Sarah Paulson, an actress who appears in “American Horror Story,” has an extreme dread of flying.

Sarah Vaughan, a renowned jazz vocalist and pianist from the United States, had a four-octave vocal range, well above the average two to two and a half octaves for women.

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