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Subject: Re: Sarah
Author: Mercy Joy   (Authenticated as Mercy Joy)
Date: March 24, 2008 at 3:59:14 PM
Reply to: Sarah by Melissa
Sarah
fem. proper name, Biblical wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, from Heb., lit. "princess," from sarah, fem. of sar "prince," from sarar "he ruled," related to Akkad. sharratu "queen."
there is also a name called Sari, Or Shari, ts source is Kharmion, a Greek name meaning "Delightful."

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