serah

Serah is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Sarah that appears in various languages and traditions. It derives from Hebrew and is commonly associated with the meaning “princess” or “noblewoman.” The form Serah reflects alternative transliterations of the same root name and is used in some communities as a distinct spelling.

In religious literature and scholarly contexts, Serah may appear as an alternative transliteration of the name related to Sarah, the wife of Abraham in the Hebrew Bible. The exact spelling and usage can vary by manuscript, language, or cultural tradition, making Serah one of several forms of the same historically rooted name.

In popular culture, Serah Farron is a central character in the Final Fantasy XIII video game franchise. She is the younger sister of Lightning Farron and becomes a focal figure across the XIII trilogy, with her relationships and time-related narrative driving key plot developments in XIII and its sequels.

As a given name, Serah is used in various countries and communities, valued for its melodic sound and biblical resonance. Pronunciation typically follows SER-ah, though regional accents may alter the emphasis slightly.