Sabrina
/S-AE-B-R-IY-N-AE/
From the River Severn, from the Latin name for the Severn — Sabrina. In legend, a drowned princess became the river's goddess
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sabrina is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “From the River Severn, from the Latin name for the Severn — Sabrina. In legend, a drowned princess became the river's goddess”.
Sabrina is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From the River Severn, from the Latin name for the Severn — Sabrina. In legend, a drowned princess became the river's goddess" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among British, American, European families, Sabrina carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Sabrina
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Sabrina lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Sabrina's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Sabrina's saint & feast day →What does Sabrina's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sabrina resonates in either tradition.
Sabrina's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sabrina's full reading →
Does Sabrina go with your family's names?
Sabrina breaks into 7 sounds: /S-AE-B-R-IY-N-AE/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sabrina sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sabrina beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sabrina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Sabrina
If Sabrina resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Sabrina
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Common questions about Sabrina
What does the name Sabrina mean?
Sabrina means "From the River Severn, from the Latin name for the Severn — Sabrina. In legend, a drowned princess became the river's goddess." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Sabrina a boy or girl name?
Sabrina is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Sabrina?
Sabrina is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Sabrina a Christian name?
Yes. Sabrina is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Sabrina mean in English?
Sabrina originates from English, where it means "From the River Severn, from the Latin name for the Severn — Sabrina. In legend, a drowned princess became the river's goddess."
What are common nicknames for Sabrina?
Common short forms of Sabrina include Sabi, Sabr.
What is the numerology of Sabrina?
Sabrina has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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