Sæwara was the daughter of unknown parents. The date and place of her birth have not been found.
Her husband was Anna. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their six known children were saint Sæxburh (c0645-0699), saint Æthelburg (?-0664), saint Sæthryth (?-c0660), saint Æthelthryth (c0636-0679), saint Withburga (?-0743) and Eormin (?-?).