Strong’s H8298

שָׁרַי

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Sharay

Pronunciation

shah-RAI

Definition

Sarai

Meaning

Sharay

Usage

Sarai is the original name of Sarah, the wife of Abraham, before God changed her name. The name Sarai is often understood to mean "my princess" or "contentious," reflecting her noble status and perhaps her initial struggles with faith and patience.

Bible references

Ezra 10:40