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Sarai

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[suh-rahy] / sə ˈraɪ /

noun

  1. an earlier name of Sarah. Genesis 17:15.


Etymology

Origin of Sarai

From Hebrew Śārāī, an older and dialect form of Sarah ( def. )


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In further chat, Sarai appears to "bolster" Chail's resolve and "support him".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2023

Over the course of many messages Sarai flattered Chail and the two formed a close bond.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2023

But I don’t really know how to feel,” Menjivar’s granddaughter Sarai Palacios said inside her family’s store as news cameras pointed at her mother and grandmother.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2023

“It’s been absolutely incredible and a great testament to some of the work that is happening around the world,” FIFA’s head of women’s football, Sarai Bareman, told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023

“All right,” she said, and Sarai saw the telltale spark in her eye.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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