Sabrina (given name)
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Sabrina is a feminine given name derived from the name of the River Severn
in Wales
. According to a twelfth century legend recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth
, Habren
or Sabrina, the Romanized
form of the name, was the daughter of a king named Locrinus
by his mistress, the Hunnish
princess Estrildis
. Locrinus ruled England
after the death of his father, Brutus of Troy
, the legendary second founder of Britain. Locrinus cast aside his wife, Guendolen, and their son Madan and acknowledged Sabrina and her mother, but the enraged Guendolen raised an army against him and defeated Locrinus in battle. Guendolen then ordered that Sabrina and her mother be cast into the river. The river was named after Sabrina so Locrine's betrayal of Guendolen would never be forgotten. According to legend, Sabrina lives in the river, which reflects her mood. She rides in a chariot and dolphin
s and salmon
swim alongside her. The later story suggests that the legend of Sabrina could have became intermingled with old stories of a river goddess or nymph.
The name gained popularity in English
speaking countries following the release of the film Sabrina
. The name was the 789th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States
in 1954. It rose to the 245th most popular name in 1955. Its use has continued, boosted by the popularity of the comic book character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
, who debuted in 1962. A television series
featured the character in the 1990s. The name was ranked as the 197th most popular name for baby girls in the United States in 2007.
Many Indians have the name Sabrina, as 'Sab' means 'everything' in Hindi
and Punjabi
.
It is also known to be an Arabic name. Sabreena/Sabrina in Arabic comes from the word Sabr, which means patience. Sabreena is the feminine version, whilst Sabreen/Sabrin is the Male version.
River Severn
The River Severn is the longest river in Great Britain, at about , but the second longest on the British Isles, behind the River Shannon. It rises at an altitude of on Plynlimon, Ceredigion near Llanidloes, Powys, in the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. According to a twelfth century legend recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth
Geoffrey of Monmouth
Geoffrey of Monmouth was a cleric and one of the major figures in the development of British historiography and the popularity of tales of King Arthur...
, Habren
Hafren
Hafren is the name of a mythical person in Geoffrey of Monmouth's pseudo-history Historia Regum Britanniae...
or Sabrina, the Romanized
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was a thriving civilization that grew on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC. Located along the Mediterranean Sea and centered on the city of Rome, it expanded to one of the largest empires in the ancient world....
form of the name, was the daughter of a king named Locrinus
Locrinus
Locrinus was a legendary king of the Britons, as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the oldest son of Brutus and a descendant of the Trojans through Aeneas. Following Brutus's death, Britain was divided amongst the three sons, with Locrinus receiving the portion roughly equivalent to...
by his mistress, the Hunnish
Huns
The Huns were a group of nomadic people who, appearing from east of the Volga River, migrated into Europe c. AD 370 and established the vast Hunnic Empire there. Since de Guignes linked them with the Xiongnu, who had been northern neighbours of China 300 years prior to the emergence of the Huns,...
princess Estrildis
Estrildis
Estrildis was the legendary daughter of the king of Germany according to Geoffrey of Monmouth. She was found in the ships of Humber the Hun after his defeat by Locrinus, son of Brutus. She was said to be the most beautiful woman of her time and Locrinus sought to marry her. Unfortunately,...
. Locrinus ruled England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
after the death of his father, Brutus of Troy
Brutus of Troy
Brutus or Brute of Troy is a legendary descendant of the Trojan hero Æneas, known in mediæval British legend as the eponymous founder and first king of Britain...
, the legendary second founder of Britain. Locrinus cast aside his wife, Guendolen, and their son Madan and acknowledged Sabrina and her mother, but the enraged Guendolen raised an army against him and defeated Locrinus in battle. Guendolen then ordered that Sabrina and her mother be cast into the river. The river was named after Sabrina so Locrine's betrayal of Guendolen would never be forgotten. According to legend, Sabrina lives in the river, which reflects her mood. She rides in a chariot and dolphin
Dolphin
Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in 17 genera. They vary in size from and , up to and . They are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves, and are carnivores, mostly eating...
s and salmon
Salmon
Salmon is the common name for several species of fish in the family Salmonidae. Several other fish in the same family are called trout; the difference is often said to be that salmon migrate and trout are resident, but this distinction does not strictly hold true...
swim alongside her. The later story suggests that the legend of Sabrina could have became intermingled with old stories of a river goddess or nymph.
The name gained popularity in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
speaking countries following the release of the film Sabrina
Sabrina (1954 film)
Sabrina is a 1954 comedy-romance film directed by Billy Wilder, adapted for the screen by Wilder, Samuel A. Taylor, and Ernest Lehman from Taylor's play Sabrina Fair...
. The name was the 789th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1954. It rose to the 245th most popular name in 1955. Its use has continued, boosted by the popularity of the comic book character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a comic book series published by Archie Comics about the adventures of a teenage fictional character named Sabrina Spellman. The character was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo. The comic's characters have also appeared in various other media...
, who debuted in 1962. A television series
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch is an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name.The show stars Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina Spellman, a teenager with magical powers, who lives with her aunts Hilda and Zelda , and their magical talking cat Salem...
featured the character in the 1990s. The name was ranked as the 197th most popular name for baby girls in the United States in 2007.
Many Indians have the name Sabrina, as 'Sab' means 'everything' in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
and Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
.
It is also known to be an Arabic name. Sabreena/Sabrina in Arabic comes from the word Sabr, which means patience. Sabreena is the feminine version, whilst Sabreen/Sabrin is the Male version.
People named or using the name Sabrina
- Sabrina (actress)Sabrina (actress)Norma Ann Sykes , better known as Sabrina, was a 1950s English glamour model who progressed to a minor movie career. Her main claim to fame was her hourglass figure of prodigious breasts coupled with a tiny 17" waist...
, the stage name of Norma Ann Sykes, a British glamour model and actress - Sabrina (Portuguese artist)Sabrina (Portuguese artist)Sabrina is the stage name of Teresa Villa-Lobos, a Portuguese singer, from Setúbal. She represented her country and national broadcaster RTP at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, in Helsinki, Finland, after winning the Festival da Canção, the national selection...
, the stage name of Teresa Villa-Lobos, a Portuguese singer - Sabrina BryanSabrina BryanReba Sabrina Hinojos , better known by her stage name Sabrina Bryan,is an American singer, actress, author, songwriter, fashion designer, choreographer, dancer, and television personality best known as a member of the girl group, The Cheetah Girls, and for starring in the Disney Channel Original...
, the stage name Reba Hinojos, a Cheetah Girl - Sabrina DornhoeferSabrina DornhoeferSabrina Dornhoefer is a retired female middle distance runner from the United States. She set her personal best in the women's 3000 metres on 8 June 1988 at a meet in Victoria, Canada.-Achievements:-References:*...
, an American middle distance runner - Sabrina FerilliSabrina FerilliSabrina Ferilli is an Italian theater and movie actress.- Selected filmography :* Natale a Beverly Hills * Tutta la vita davanti * Natale A New York * Dalida...
, an Italian actress - Sabrina GolešSabrina GolešSabrina Goleš is a former Yugoslav tennis player, from modern day Croatia....
, a 1980s Croatian tennis player who represented Yugoslavia - Sabrina JeffriesSabrina JeffriesSabrina Jeffries is the pen name of a best-selling American author of romance novels, who also writes under the pen names Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas.-Biography:...
, the pen name of Deborah Gonzales, an American author - Sabrina Le BeaufSabrina Le BeaufSabrina Le Beauf is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux on the NBC situation comedy The Cosby Show...
, an American actress from the Cosby Show - Sabrina LloydSabrina LloydSabrina Lloyd is an American film and television actress.She has played the roles of Wade Welles in the science fiction series Sliders, and Natalie Hurley in the ABC sitcom Sports Night.-Early life:...
, an American actress who starred in Sliders and Sports Night - Sabrina Ragland, an American musician specializing in the staccato style.
- Sabrina RichardSabrina RichardSabrina Richard is a retired female weightlifter from France. She competed for her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, finishing in 8th place in the women's flyweight division ....
, a French weightlifter - Sabrina SabrokSabrina SabrokLorena Fabiana Colotta better known as Sabrina Sabrok, is an Argentine television host, Cyberpunk rock singer, producer, and adult model.-Discography:* Antisocial EP ,* Jugando Con Sangre ,* Sabrina EP ,...
, an Argentine-Mexican model and host - Sabrina SalernoSabrina SalernoSabrina Salerno , also known in her singing career as Sabrina, is an Italian singer, television hostess, model, actress and record producer...
, the stage name of Norma Salerno, an Italian Disco singer, actress and model - Sabrina Adapon, a Filipino girl who loves Mysterious things.
Fictional characters
- Sabrina DuncanSabrina DuncanSabrina Duncan is one of fictional private detectives in the 1976-1981 television series Charlie's Angels. She was portrayed by Kate Jackson and is featured in the first three seasons of the show...
, a character played by Kate Jackson on Charlie's Angels - Sabrina Fairchild, a character played by Audrey Hepburn in the movie " Sabrina "
- Sabrina SpellmanSabrina SpellmanSabrina J. Spellman is the title character—a half-mortal and a half-witch—from the comic book Sabrina, the Teenage Witch which was later adapted in 1969 by Filmation as a segment from The Archie Comedy Hour . The character was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo...
, a character played by Melissa Joan Hart on Sabrina the Teenage Witch - Sabrina Costelana NewmanSabrina Costelana NewmanSabrina Costelana Newman was a fictional character from the American soap opera The Young and the Restless, portrayed by actress Raya Meddine from February 28 to August 5, 2008...
, a former character on the America soap opera The Young and the RestlessThe Young and the RestlessThe Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin... - Sabrina, the Gym Leader of Saffron City in the PokemonPokémonis a media franchise published and owned by the video game company Nintendo and created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996. Originally released as a pair of interlinkable Game Boy role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, Pokémon has since become the second most successful and lucrative video...
franchise.