Sable
Sable is a girls' name of English origin meaning “black, sable fur.” Sable refers to the dark-furred animal and the heraldic term for black.
how do you pronounce Sable?
SAY-bul
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what does Sable mean?
The name Sable means “black, sable fur.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Sable refers to the dark-furred animal and the heraldic term for black. In medieval heraldry, sable was one of the five basic colors. The name carries a luxurious, dark elegance that appeals to parents drawn to gothic-chic naming.
where does the name Sable come from?
The only source retrieved for Sable is a Wikipedia entry about the sable, a species of marten native to the forests of Russia, bordering Kazakhstan, China, North Korea, and Hokkaido, Japan. This confirms the word's origin as an animal name; the heraldic use to mean black, given elsewhere, isn't addressed by anything retrieved here.
the history of Sable
Nothing in the source retrieved documents Sable's history as a given name — only the biology and range of the animal itself.
who are famous people named Sable?
- Sable (professional wrestler)
- Sable (X-Men character)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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