Find out how popular the first name Sarahkate has been for the last 15 years (from 1999 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sarahkate by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Sarahkate is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sarahkate.

The history of the first name Sarahkate

Sarahkate is an unusual combination of two given names, Sarah and Kate. The name Sarah has Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew word "sarah" meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." It is one of the oldest names in the Bible, first appearing in the Book of Genesis as the name of Abraham's wife.

The name Kate is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine. Aikaterine is derived from the Greek words "katharos" meaning "pure" and "henos" meaning "one." The name Katherine was popularized in medieval Europe due to the cult of St. Katherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr.

The combined name Sarahkate is a modern invention, likely created in the 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some notable individuals throughout history who bore the names Sarah or Kate separately include:

1. Sarah, the wife of the biblical patriarch Abraham (c. 1800 BCE).
2. Saint Katherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr and patron saint of philosophers and preachers.
3. Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), an influential English courtier and friend of Queen Anne.
4. Katherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England.
5. Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), a French stage actress considered one of the greatest actresses of all time.

While the specific combination of Sarahkate is relatively modern, it draws from the rich histories and meanings of its individual components, Sarah and Kate, which have been in use for centuries across various cultures and religions.

Data source

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