Sabah means “dawn; sincerity, purity, quality”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sabah is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sabah mean?
تاڭ سەھەر (1) ئىخلاس، ساپلىق، سۈپەت، (2) «ساباھ»نىڭ ئۆزگىرىشىمۇ شۇنداقLiteral meaning
Sapa (ساپا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “dawn; sincerity, purity, quality” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
also a variant of "Sabah"
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons · Purity
Sabah in Uyghur
What does Sabah mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ساپا and Sapa (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dawn; sincerity, purity, quality” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sabah come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sabah a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sabah is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sabah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ساپاArabic script | Boy | same as above: “dawn; sincerity, purity, quality” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sabah
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Sabah
Variants and linked names
- SapaxanGirl“sincerity, purity, quality”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Sabah
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sabah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BuheyreGirl“little sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- MehjubBoy“pure”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- XaliseGirl“pure, clean, genuine”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- ZulaleGirl“clear, pure”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- “with knowledge like a lake”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- HösmitullaBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- ZewirBoy“pure, shining, beautiful; written; strong, steadfast”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- MasumBoy“innocent, sinless”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Sabah
What does the name Sabah mean?
Sabah means “dawn; sincerity, purity, quality”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sabah a girl's or a boy's name?
Sabah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sabah come from?
Sabah is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sabah?
Sabah is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Sabah have?
Sabah has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: تاڭ سەھەر (1) ئىخلاس، ساپلىق، سۈپەت، (2) «ساباھ»نىڭ ئۆزگىرىشىمۇ شۇنداق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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