[ 2 syll. sa-ble, sab-le ] The baby girl name Sable is pronounced SEY-BahL- †. Sable is of Middle English origin and it is predominantly used in the English language. The name's meaning is 'black, sleek'. Variations of Sable include Sabel (English), Sabela, Sabelah, Sabele, Sabella (English), and Sabelle (English). Sabe (diminutive form) is another variant of Sable. Sable is a rare baby name for girls.