Name:
Sally
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Sally originates in Hebrew language and means "princess, lady-like". It is a diminutive of the name Sarah. In the Bible, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac. She was described as a woman of great beauty. She is also an important person in the Koran and an honored woman in the Islamic faith. The name became popular in the 17th century and has been popular ever since. Additionally, Sally can also be a nickname of Sandra.
Pronunciation:
SAL-ee
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Sal
Salee
Sallee
Salley
Sallie
Sarah
Famous Sally:
Sally Benson : writer
Sally Carleen : actress
Sally Field : actress
Sally Gunning : writer
Sally Hayes : published author
Sally Ann Howes : actress
Sally Law : published author
Sally McLean : actress
Sally Metcalf : artist
Sally Miller : artist
Sally Struthers : actress