"of the Sabine people"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Sabina
Pronunciation: [ s-uhb-EEN-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
"Sabine woman"
Origin: Latin
Language: Italian
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The Story of Sabina
Sabina is the Latin feminine form of Sabinus, denoting a member of the Sabine people — an ancient Italic tribe who lived in the Apennine mountains east of Rome. The Sabines were so central to early Roman history that the famous legend of the 'Rape of the Sabine Women' tells of early Romans abducting Sabine women to populate their city. Several Roman emperors' wives bore the name Sabina.
Sabina has been in continuous use across Southern and Eastern Europe for over two millennia. It remains particularly popular in Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Spain. In the United States, it has maintained a quiet presence among Italian- and Hispanic-American families.
Saint Sabina was a 2nd-century Roman martyr whose church, the Basilica of Santa Sabina on Rome's Aventine Hill, is one of the oldest churches in Rome. The name thus carries both ancient Roman and Christian heritage.
Historical Record
Sabina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,711 babies have been named Sabina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sabina is past its peak , currently ranked #2,513 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome, built in 422 AD, is one of the world's oldest preserved churches
- Sabina Spielrein was a pioneering Russian-Jewish psychoanalyst and patient of Carl Jung whose story inspired the film A Dangerous Method
Sabina in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#2,513
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 1967
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Sabina
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Sabina Spielrein
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1885
Russian-Jewish psychoanalyst who contributed to theories later adopted by both Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud
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2nd-century Roman Christian martyr after whom one of Rome's oldest churches is named
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,513
- Total SSA Count
- 71
- Cultural Origins
- Italian Polish Spanish Czech German
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Bina
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sabina
What does the name Sabina mean?
"of the Sabine people" (from Latin). "Sabine woman" (from Latin). Sabina is the Latin feminine form of Sabinus, denoting a member of the Sabine people — an ancient Italic tribe who lived in the Apennine mountains east of Rome. The Sabines were so central to early Roman history that the famous legend of the 'Rape of the Sabine Women' tells of early Romans abducting Sabine women to populate their city. Several Roman emperors' wives bore the name Sabina.
What is the origin of the name Sabina?
Sabina has Latin, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Czech, and German origins. In Latin, it means "of the Sabine people". In Latin, it means "Sabine woman".
Is Sabina a boy or girl name?
Sabina is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Sabina?
Sabina is pronounced s-uhb-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Sabina?
Sabina is currently ranked #2513 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sabina?
Common nicknames for Sabina include Sabi, Bina, and Bini.
What are good middle names for Sabina?
Popular middle name pairings include Sabina Rose, Sabina Maria, Sabina Elena, Sabina Claire, Sabina Grace, Sabina Lucia, and Sabina Anne.
What are good sibling names for Sabina?
Names that pair well with Sabina as siblings include Matteo, Lorenzo, Lucia, Valentina, Marco, and Giada.
How many syllables does Sabina have?
Sabina has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Sabina a common or rare name?
Sabina is an uncommon name, ranked #2513 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Sabina?
Are there other spellings for Sabina?
Related spellings include Sabine.
About the Name Sabina
Sabina is a girl name with Italian, Polish, Spanish, Czech, and German origins . The name means "of the Sabine people" in Latin .
Sabina is currently ranked #2,513 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Sabina has 3 syllables and is pronounced s-uhb-EEN-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Sabina include Sabi, Bina, and Bini. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sabina include Sabine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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