Sabah
Girl name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sabah: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1994.
Sabah is an Arabic name meaning "morning" or "dawn", symbolizing a fresh start, and it is also used in Turkish and other cultures. Famous bearers include the legendary Lebanese singer Sabah, known as the "Voice of Lebanon", and Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the former Emir of Kuwait. The Malaysian state of Sabah shares the name, believed to derive from the same Arabic root, reflecting its eastern sunrise location. A lovely cultural note: "Sabah al-Khair" is the common Arabic greeting for "good morning", giving the name a warm, welcoming feel. While not traditional in Scotland, its gentle sound and positive meaning have seen occasional use among modern parents.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19945 babies
- Latest (2003)
- #6673 babies
- Total births
- 18since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y