Sabina

/sah-BEE-nah/

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Sabina is a Latin girl's name pronounced /sah-BEE-nah/. A historic name referring to the ancient Sabine people of central Italy.

Meaning of Sabina

A historic name referring to the ancient Sabine people of central Italy.

Sabina is a Latin feminine name meaning 'Sabine women' or 'of the Sabines.' It refers to an ancient Italic tribe that inhabited the central Apennines before being absorbed into the Roman Republic following the legendary foundation of Rome.

Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/sah-BEE-nah/

Cultural background

The name remains widely popular across Italy, Spain, Central Europe, and Latin America. It often carries a classical or sophisticated connotation due to its Roman history and association with early Christian saints.

Variations & nicknames

  • Sabine
  • Savina
  • Saby
  • Sabinka
  • Szabina
  • Sebina

Famous people named Sabina

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Saint Sabina

    Early Roman martyr and saint of the Catholic Church

    Religion · 2nd Century

  • Sabina Guzzanti

    Italian satirist, actress, and writer

    Entertainment · 1980s–present

  • Sabina Ddumba

    Swedish soul and pop singer

    Music · 2010s–present

  • Sabina Altynbekova

    Kazakhstani professional volleyball player

    Sport · 2010s–present

  • Sabina Spielrein

    Russian physician and one of the first female psychoanalysts

    Medicine · Early 20th Century

  • Sabina

    Lead character in Milan Kundera's 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'

    Literature · 1984

Frequently asked about Sabina

What does Sabina mean?
Sabina is a Latin name meaning 'a Sabine,' referring to the ancient Sabine tribe of central Italy.
How do you pronounce Sabina?
In English, it is typically pronounced sa-BEE-nah. In Spanish and Italian, it is pronounced sah-BEE-nah.
Is Sabina a boy or girl name?
Sabina is a feminine given name. The masculine form is Sabinus.
Is Sabina a rare name?
While not in the top rankings in the U.S., it is a common and established name in Europe, particularly in Italy, Poland, and Germany.

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