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Saba

American  
[sah-buh, sey-buh] / ˈsɑ bə, ˈseɪ bə /

noun

  1. an island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the N Leeward Islands. 5 sq. mi. (13 sq. km).

  2. Biblical Name Sheba.  an ancient kingdom in southwestern Arabia noted for its extensive trade, especially in spices and gems.


Saba British  
/ ˈsɑːbə /

noun

  1. an island in the NE Caribbean, in the Netherlands Antilles. Pop: 1491 (2007 est). Area: 13 sq km (5 sq miles)

  2. another name for Sheba 1

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Saba was one of Maccabi Haifa's most high-profile stars when, at the start of the conflict, his wife Narmin posted a message to Instagram.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

"My dream was to play for Maccabi Haifa, the club that I support, the team that I grew up with," Saba said at the time.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Saba coffee shop has become a destination for fans of the Peacock reality show “Love Island USA” after owner Gal Tshnieder was cast as a bombshell.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Saba Capital, and the fierce debate it ignited between Barrett and Jackson.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Aunt Saba touched Liyana’s blue-and-yellow Swiss children’s watch that had little people’s heads on the ends of its hands.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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