Sabri
Meaningpatient · Arabic
Sabri is an Arabic boy name meaning “patient”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Sabri and you get Brisa. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationSabri peaked in 1981, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Sabri you'd meet today is about 44 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Sabris too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sabri would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySabri first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sabri
Sabri is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “patient”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Sabri
What does the name Sabri mean?
Sabri means “patient” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sabir (“patient”), Saber (“patient”) and Hilmi (“gentle, patient”).
What is the origin of the name Sabri?
Sabri is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Sabri a boy or girl name?
Sabri is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Sabri.
How popular is the name Sabri?
Sabri ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1981, when it reached #5,468. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,941 places.
What names are similar to Sabri?
If you like Sabri, you might also like Sabir, Saber and Hilmi.
What should I know before naming my baby Sabri?
Sabri is an Arabic boy name meaning “patient”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.