First-born son
In the Kissi culture of West Africa, specifically Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, names are traditionally given based on birth order. Sahr is the specific name reserved for the first-born male child. It carries significant cultural weight as the representative of the eldest sibling.
About 6 boys were named Sahr in 2025.
German-Sierra Leonean professional footballer
Prominent Sierra Leonean sports journalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
