More details about the name “Sabrina”
Sabrina name comes from Latin and Celtic girl names. It is often associated with the River Severn in Wales which was named after a mythical princess who drowned in its waters. In Celtic mythology, it is described as a water spirit symbolizing purity and strength. This name gained literary fame through John Milton’s Comus, (1634) and is featured in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. This name has ranked within the top 500 to 800 names in recent years.
In the 20th century, this name also gained popularity due to the 1954 film Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn. This name is Popular in English-speaking countries and is often associated with creativity, intuition and compassion. It is considered a name linked to water signs like Pisces or Cancer. Variations for this name such as Sabina, Sabine and Sabrena with nicknames like Bree or Brina. Famous people of this name include singer Sabrina Carpenter and basketball player Sabrina Ionescu.
Source: Social Security Administration, Girl Names Data