The name Saba: meaning and origin
- Saba name meaning
- Saba origin
- Georgian names
Saba is thought to be of Aramaic origin, meaning old man or wise elder. In Georgia it is known as the name of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani.
Where does the name Saba come from and what does it mean?
The name is most often linked to an Aramaic word meaning old man, grandfather or wise elder. In Christianity Saint Sabbas the Sanctified, founder of a great monastery, is one of the fathers of monastic life. For Georgians Saba is above all a name of wisdom and learning.
Famous people named Saba
The best-known Georgian bearer is Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani, author of The Wisdom of Lies and compiler of the first Georgian explanatory dictionary.
Pet names for Saba
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Sabiko
- Sabuka
What character is linked to the name Saba?
People say Sabas are wise, clever and very calm. Their word carries weight, whatever their age.
The numerology number of Saba
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Saba in Georgian (საბა) add up to 204, which reduces to 6. In numerology, 6 is the number of care, family and harmony. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.