Sarab
/S-AH-R-AH-B/
All, universal, the whole, from the Punjabi sarab (everything, entire), as in the Sikh epithets Sarab Shakti (all-powerful) and Sarab Kala (all-skilled). The word breathes the Sikh vision of a God present in all things, so the name carries a sense of completeness and boundless reach.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sarab is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi origin, meaning “All, universal, the whole, from the Punjabi sarab (everything, entire), as in the Sikh epithets Sarab Shakti (all-powerful) and Sarab Kala (all-skilled). The word breathes the Sikh vision of a God present in all things, so the name carries a sense of completeness and boundless reach.”.
Sarab is a unisex's name of Punjabi origin, traditionally used in Sikh families. The name means "All, universal, the whole, from the Punjabi sarab (everything, entire), as in the Sikh epithets Sarab Shakti (all-powerful) and Sarab Kala (all-skilled). The word breathes the Sikh vision of a God present in all things, so the name carries a sense of completeness and boundless reach." and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Common among Indian, Pakistani, Punjabi families, Sarab carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Sarab in the Sikh tradition
In Sikh naming, meaning and virtue lead — many names are drawn from Gurbani and the values of the Gurus, in Punjabi. Sarab means “All, universal, the whole, from the Punjabi sarab (everything, entire), as in the Sikh epithets Sarab Shakti (all-powerful) and Sarab Kala (all-skilled). The word breathes the Sikh vision of a God present in all things, so the name carries a sense of completeness and boundless reach.”.
NameRoot goes deeper. See the meaning, heritage and family-fit of Sarab — and how it sits beside the names already in your family.
See Sarab's full reading →What does Sarab'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 Sarab resonates in either tradition.
Sarab's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sarab's full reading →
Does Sarab go with your family's names?
Sarab breaks into 5 sounds: /S-AH-R-AH-B/. 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 Sarab 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 Sarab beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Sarab
What does the name Sarab mean?
Sarab means "All, universal, the whole, from the Punjabi sarab (everything, entire), as in the Sikh epithets Sarab Shakti (all-powerful) and Sarab Kala (all-skilled). The word breathes the Sikh vision of a God present in all things, so the name carries a sense of completeness and boundless reach.." It is a unisex name of Punjabi origin, traditionally used in Sikh families.
Is Sarab a boy or girl name?
Sarab is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Sarab?
Sarab is of Punjabi origin, used in Sikh tradition, commonly among Indian, Pakistani, Punjabi families.
Is Sarab a Sikh name?
Yes. Sarab is a unisex name traditionally used in Sikh families, of Punjabi origin.
What does Sarab mean in Punjabi?
Sarab originates from Punjabi, where it means "All, universal, the whole, from the Punjabi sarab (everything, entire), as in the Sikh epithets Sarab Shakti (all-powerful) and Sarab Kala (all-skilled). The word breathes the Sikh vision of a God present in all things, so the name carries a sense of completeness and boundless reach.."
What is the numerology of Sarab?
Sarab has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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