שָׂרַ֣י
𐤔𐤓𐤉
Saray
Sarai
Sarai (proper name, feminine): personal name signifying 'Sarai', the original name of the wife of Abram (later Abraham). The meaning is uncertain; traditional etymology links it to the notion of 'princess' or 'chieftainess,' but the exact meaning in ancient Hebrew is debated. Sarai is used exclusively as the name of a prominent female figure in early Israelite traditions, occurring prior to her name change to Sarah. The semantic range is restricted to this individual's name in biblical narrative.
Genesis 16:8 · Word #12
Lexicon H8297
| Lemma | שָׂרַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Saray |
| Strong's | H8297 |
| Definition | Sarai (proper name, feminine): personal name signifying 'Sarai', the original name of the wife of Abram (later Abraham). The meaning is uncertain; traditional etymology links it to the notion of 'princess' or 'chieftainess,' but the exact meaning in ancient Hebrew is debated. Sarai is used exclusively as the name of a prominent female figure in early Israelite traditions, occurring prior to her name change to Sarah. The semantic range is restricted to this individual's name in biblical narrative. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Sarai |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8297-01
Sarai
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular proper noun (personal name); no pronominal suffix functioning in context despite debated etymology. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a feminine proper name derived from the root שׂר (to rule, leader). Since its semantic range is restricted to this individual’s personal name, the faithful rendering preserves the name itself while recognizing its root association with rulership. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Saray
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Sarai |
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