Meaning: Latin form of a Severn river name; ultimate meaning unknown
The story
Sabrina comes from an older name of the River Severn. The princess and water-nymph stories belong to its literary history, while the river name’s literal meaning remains uncertain.
Nicknames
- Bree
- Brina
- Sabby
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Sabrina comes from English, Latin, and Welsh.
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