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3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

SachaUnisexFrench and Dutch form of Sasha, a Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, ultimately derived from Greek meaning…
SadieGirlPrincess; a diminutive of Sarah.
SafaaUnisexFrom Arabic صفا: "pure, clear", or from صفاء: "serenity, clarity".
SaffronGirlThe golden-yellow spice from the crocus flower, or the color itself.
SafiyaGirlThe Hausa form of Safiyya, an Arabic name meaning "pure" or "close friend".
SafiyyaGirlFrom Arabic صفيّة: the feminine form of Safi, meaning "pure".
SageUnisexA wise person, or an herb used as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
SaharGirlFrom Arabic سحر: "dawn", referring to daybreak.
SaidaGirlFrom Arabic سعيدة: the feminine form of Said, meaning "happy, fortunate".
SailorGirlOne who sails; from the occupational word for a seafarer.
SakshiGirlMeans "witness" or "testimony", from the Sanskrit term for one who observes or testifies.
SalUnisexA short form of names beginning with Sal, such as Sally or Salvador.
SalenaGirlPossibly derived from Selina or created as a modern invention inspired by similar-sounding names.
SalinaGirlPossibly derived from Selina or created as a modern invention inspired by similar-sounding names.
SallyGirlPrincess; derived from Sarah.
SalmaGirlSafe, secure, or free from harm; derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to be safe'.
SalomeGirlRooted in an Aramaic name close to Hebrew shalom, "peace".
SalvacionGirlSalvation or deliverance; rescue or redemption from hardship or sin.
SamanthaGirlA feminine form of Samuel, possibly inspired by the Greek word for flower.
SamaraGirlPossibly derived from the name of a city, or from the winged seed of a maple or elm.
SamiaGirlThe feminine form of Sami: from the Arabic root سمع (samīʿa), meaning "hearing, listening", indicating one who hears or…
SamihaGirlThe feminine form of Samih: from the Arabic root سمح (samuḥa), meaning "forgiving, kind, generous, magnanimous".
Samira (Arabic)GirlThe feminine form of Samir: from the Arabic word meaning "entertainer, companion in conversation, one who talks during…
Samira (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlA feminine name used in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu-speaking communities, often formed as a feminine counterpart to…
SamiyaGirlThe feminine form of Sami: from the Arabic root سما (samā), meaning "elevated, sublime, supreme, lofty", derived from a…
SammiGirlA diminutive form of Samantha.
SammieUnisexA diminutive form of Samuel, Samson, or Samantha.
SammyUnisexA diminutive form of Samuel, Samson, or Samantha.
SamnangUnisexKhmer for good luck or fortune.
SanUnisexFrom a Burmese word for the moon, itself borrowed long ago from Sanskrit.
SanchaGirlThe feminine form of Sancho, derived from medieval origins suggesting holiness or saintliness.
Sanda (Burmese)GirlFrom Sanskrit: "moon".
Sanda (Romanian)GirlA short form of Alexandra: from Greek meaning "defender of men".
SandhyaGirlFrom Sanskrit संध्या (sandhyā), "twilight, dusk".
SandrineGirlFrench diminutive of Sandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men'.
SandyUnisexOriginally a diminutive of Alexander, also a reference to the colour or texture of sand.
SangitaGirlMeans "song" or "music", composed of Sanskrit elements meaning "together" and "song", literally referring to song sung…
SanjanaGirlMeans "uniting" or "joining", referring to bringing together or creating connection.
SantanaUnisexFrom a contraction of Santa Ana, honouring Saint Anna, or derived from places and surnames bearing the saint's name.
SantoshUnisexFrom Sanskrit santoṣa: "satisfaction", "peace of mind", or "contentment", derived from "sam" (together/well) and "toṣ"…
SapphireGirlFrom the name of the precious gemstone, typically blue and the traditional birthstone of September.
SarahGirlFrom Hebrew Sarah, meaning "lady" or "noblewoman".
SarangerelGirlFrom saran, "moon", and gerel, "light": moonlight.
SarannaGirlA combination of the names Sarah and Anna.
SarantuyaaGirlFrom saran, "moon", and tuyaa, "ray, beam": a beam of moonlight.
SaraswatiGirlFrom Sanskrit सरस् (saras), "water, lake", and वती (vatī), "one who has": the flowing one.
SarikaGirlDerived from Sanskrit referring to a type of thrush or myna bird, a creature valued for its musicality and beauty in…
Sarita (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlFrom Sanskrit saritā: "flowing", referring to a river or stream, or metaphorically to grace and fluidity.
Sarita (Spanish)GirlA Spanish diminutive form of Sara, itself derived from Hebrew meaning "princess".
SarnaiGirlFrom sarnai, the Mongolian word for "rose".
SarojUnisexFrom Sanskrit saroja: "lotus", the sacred flower deeply significant in Indian spirituality and aesthetics.
SarudzaiGirlA command form of the Shona verb -sarudza, "to choose", read literally as "choose her".
SasithornGirlA Thai literary word for "the moon".
SaškaGirlA pet form of Alexandra, derived from Greek meaning 'defender' or 'protector of men'.
SatiGirlFrom Sanskrit सती (satī), "true, virtuous woman", the feminine of सत् (sat), "true, real".
SaturninaGirlFeminine form of the Roman name Saturninus, "belonging to Saturn".
SavannahGirlFrom the English word for a large grassy plain, derived from the Taíno (Native American) word sabana.
SavitaGirlConnected to Savitr, the Hindu solar deity associated with vitality, illumination and generative energy, making the…
SawyerUnisexFrom an English surname referring to someone who works with a saw.
SaylorGirlFrom an English surname derived from Old French sailleor, meaning "acrobat" or "dancer," or possibly from the word…
ScarletGirlEither a variant of Scarlett or derived from the English word for the color red.
ScarlettGirlFrom an English surname denoting a person who sold or made scarlet cloth, or from the color itself.
ScholastiqueGirlLearned, educated, or one devoted to study.
SchuylerUnisexFrom a Dutch surname meaning "scholar."
ScottieUnisexAn informal shortening of Scott, used as a given name.
ScoutUnisexOne who gathers information, especially covertly, or a member of a youth scouting organization.
SeannaGirlA feminine form of Seán, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'.
SébastienneGirlVenerable, revered, worthy of respect.
SébireGirlOne who sees, prophetess.
SebleGirlFrom Amharic ሰብል (sebl), "crop, harvest."
SégolèneGirlVictory and friend; strong and peaceful friend.
SekaiGirlAn imperative form of the Shona verb -seka, "to laugh", read literally as "laugh".
SelaGirlRock; a place name from the Bible referring to the capital of Edom.
SelamawitGirlFrom Amharic ሰላም (selam), "peace," with a feminine ending.
SelbyUnisexA place name derived from Old Norse elements meaning a farm where willows grow.
SelenaGirlLatinized form of Greek Selene, "moon".
SélèneGirlMeans "moon" in Greek, the name of the Titan goddess who personified the moon.
SelinaGirlMeaning 'of the moon' or related to the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene.
SengphetUnisexFrom Lao ແສງ (saeng), "light", and ເພັດ (phet), "diamond": the sparkle a gem throws off.
SéphoraGirlGraceful, beautiful, or bird-like.
SeptemberGirlThe ninth month of the year, whose name originally referred to the seventh month of the Roman calendar.
SequoiaUnisexFrom the name of the giant sequoia and coast redwood trees native to California, possibly from Latin 'to follow' or…
SeraGirlA variant of Sarah, meaning 'princess', or a short form of Seraphina, related to 'fiery ones'.
SeraphinaGirlFeminine form of Seraphinus, derived from the biblical seraphim, meaning 'the fiery ones'.
SerenaGirlFrom Latin serenus, "clear, calm".
SerenityGirlTranquility, peace, or a state of calm and quietness.
SergineGirlServant, attendant, one of high rank.
SethunyaGirlFrom Setswana sethunya, "flower, blossom", built on the verb thunya, "to bloom".
SevenUnisexThe number 7, from Old English seofon, ultimately from an Indo-European root also found in Latin septem and Greek hepta.
SeverinaGirlThe feminine form of the Roman name Severinus, itself built on Latin severus, "stern, strict".
SéverineGirlStern, serious, dignified.
ShaelynGirlA modern name created by combining Shae with the fashionable -lyn suffix.
ShakiraGirlA feminine form of Shakir; one who is grateful and appreciative.
ShakuraGirlThe grateful one, feminine form; expressing deep appreciation and gratitude.
ShamimUnisexA pleasant scent or fragrance; aromatic and agreeable.
ShamisoGirlFrom the Shona noun shamiso, "a wonder" or "an amazement", from the causative verb -shamisa, "to astonish".
ShamsaGirlA feminine form of Shams; meaning sun or luminous, conveying brightness and radiance.
ShanaeGirlAn invented name created by joining two phonetic elements in a modern style.
ShandiinUnisexThe Navajo word for sunlight or the light given off by the sun.
ShaneneGirlA name built from the phonetic elements sha and nene.
Shani (Hebrew & Biblical)UnisexFrom Hebrew שָׁנִי (shani), "scarlet" or "crimson".
ShaniaGirlFrom Ojibwe, often translated as "I am on my way" or similar forward-looking expression.
ShannonUnisexThe longest river in Ireland, possibly related to Old Irish sen meaning "old" or "ancient", or named after the…
ShariGirlA shortened form of Sharon or variant of Sherry.
SharonUnisexFrom Hebrew meaning "plain" or "fertile plain"; also the name of a flowering plant mentioned in the Bible.
ShaunaGirlThe feminine form of Shaun, derived from the Irish Seán.
ShavonneGirlAn anglicized form of the Irish Siobhán, or a combination of the phonetic elements sha and Yvonne.
ShawnUnisexAn anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John.
ShawnaGirlThe feminine form of Shawn, derived from the Irish Seán.
ShawneeGirlFrom Algonquin, meaning "southern people"; the name of the Shawnee people who originally lived in the Ohio valley.
ShaylaGirlAn invented name based on sound elements from other names such as Sheila and Kayla.
ShaylynGirlAn invented name based on Shayla with the popular feminine name suffix -lyn.
ShekinahGirlDerived from Hebrew, denoting God's presence or divine manifestation, a concept developed in Jewish theology.
ShelbyUnisexFrom an English surname, possibly a variant of Selby.
ShellGirlA short form of Michelle or Shelley, or derived from the common noun denoting a hard outer covering of mollusks.
ShelleyUnisexFrom an English surname rooted in Old English topographical terms describing a grassy space beside water.
ShereeGirlA spelling variant of Sherry, possibly inspired by the French word chérie meaning 'beloved' or the English word sherry…
SheridanUnisexAn Irish surname meaning 'searcher', derived from the Irish Gaelic given name Sirideán.
SherlynGirlA modern invented name combining phonetic elements from similar names, particularly combining sounds from Sharon…
SherryGirlA feminine name possibly inspired by the French word chérie meaning 'beloved' or the English word sherry, a fortified…
ShifraGirlFrom Hebrew שִׁפְרָה (Shifra), from a root meaning "to be pleasing" or "to improve".
ShirleyUnisexAn English place name meaning 'bright clearing', composed of Old English elements for bright and woodland clearing.
ShlomitGirlFrom the Hebrew שׁלום (shalom): "peaceful", "wholeness" or "harmony".
ShondaGirlA modern invented name created by blending phonetic elements from names such as Shawna and Rhonda.
ShoshanaGirlFrom the Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (shoshana): "lily" or "rose".
ShupikaiGirlFrom the Shona verb -shupika, "to be troubled", itself from -shupa, "to bother, to trouble".
ShylaGirlA modern name possibly derived from Sheila (Irish origin) or created from combining phonetic elements such as 'shy' and…
SiaGirlA short form of Anastasia or a standalone name derived from longer names containing the element 'sia'.
SibonakalisoUnisexA sign, token or proof, from the Zulu word isibonakaliso.
SibongileGirlWe are grateful, from the root bonga meaning to praise or give thanks.
SibusisiweGirlFrom the Nguni verb "-busisa", "to bless", in its passive form with the subject prefix for "we": "we are blessed".
SibylGirlFrom Greek Sibylla, meaning 'prophetess' or 'sibyl', referring to a female prophet in ancient Greek and Roman tradition.
SiddiqaGirlThe feminine form of Siddiq, derived from a root relating to truthfulness or sincerity.
SidneyUnisexAn English surname used as a given name, possibly deriving from a place name or other origin, first popularized as a…
SidonieGirlFrom Sidon, a precious gift or one who brings joy.
SidonyGirlThe medieval English feminine form of the Late Roman name Sidonius, referring to the Phoenician city of Sidon.
SieglindeGirlFrom Old High German elements meaning "victory" and "gentle".
SiennaGirlA feminine name from the English word for the orange-red color sienna, named after the Italian city of Siena where the…
SierraGirlFrom the Spanish word for a range of mountains with serrated or saw-like peaks.
SietskeGirlA Frisian feminine diminutive based on the name Siet, using the -ske suffix characteristic of Frisian girls' names.
SigalGirlFrom the Hebrew סִיגָל (sigal): "violet flower" or "violet".
SigourneyGirlFrom an English surname derived from the French town Sigournais, whose meaning is unknown.
SihamGirlArrows, the plural of sahm in Arabic.
SilvanaGirlThe feminine form of the Roman name Silvanus, from Latin silva, "wood, forest".
SilverUnisexFrom the English word denoting the precious metal or its colour, tracing back to Old English roots.
SilvinaGirlFeminine form of the Roman name Silvinus, from Latin silva, "wood, forest".
SimchaUnisexFrom the Hebrew שִׂמְחָה (simcha): "happiness", "joy" or "celebration".
SimonetteGirlA shortened form of Simone, deriving from the Hebrew Simeon meaning "hearing" or "hearkening".
SincereUnisexFrom the English adjective meaning genuine, honest or heartfelt.
SinclairUnisexFrom a Scottish surname meaning "Saint Clair", derived from a Norman French place name.
SindisiweGirlRescued or delivered, derived from the root sindisa meaning to save or preserve.
SindiswaGirlBuilt on Xhosa and Zulu sindisa, "to save or rescue": literally "the saved one" or "she who has been rescued".
SintaGirlThe Javanese and Indonesian form of the Sanskrit name Sita.
SiphosethuUnisexOur gift, a collective expression combining sipho (gift) and sethu (our).
SiqiniqGirlInuktitut for "sun".
SirinGirlThe meaning is uncertain; the name appears in historical records without clear etymological roots.
SiripornGirlFrom Thai ศิริ (siri), "glory, splendour", joined to พร (phon), "blessing".
SissinnguaqGirl"Little squirrel", built with the diminutive ending -nnguaq.
SissyGirlA pet name deriving from Cecilia, Frances or Priscilla, or independently from the nursery word for sister, typically…
SithembileUnisexWe trusted or believed, from the root thembisa meaning to trust or have faith.
SittiGirlA feminine Islamic title meaning "lady" or "mistress", derived from Arabic sayyida.
SivanGirlFrom the Hebrew סִיוָן (sivan): the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, ultimately derived from Akkadian simānu…
SixtineGirlSixth, devoted to order or ecclesiastical tradition.
SkyUnisexFrom the English word denoting the expanse above the earth, tracing back to an Old Norse term for cloud.
SkyeGirlFrom the Isle of Skye, a Scottish island located off the western coast.
SkylaGirlA feminine variant created from Skyler by appending the suffix -la, which has become fashionable in contemporary given…
SkylarUnisexA variant of Skyler, itself derived from the Dutch-origin surname Schuyler, possibly meaning 'shelter' or 'ship' in Old…
SkylerUnisexA variant of the Dutch-origin surname Schuyler, creatively respelled to evoke the word 'sky' while retaining the…
SkylynnGirlA modern name created by adding the productive feminine suffix '-lynn' to 'Sky', a nature-inspired base element.
SloaneGirlFrom an Irish surname meaning 'warrior' or 'descendant of the soldier'.
SmadarGirlFrom the Hebrew סְמָדַר (smadar): "blossom", "flower bud" or "flowering".
SnowGirlFrozen precipitation or the white crystals that fall from clouds in winter.
SocheataUnisexKhmer rendering of the Sanskrit and Pali Sujata: born into good circumstances.
SokUnisexKhmer for good health and ease, from the Sanskrit sukha.
SokhaUnisexKhmer for health, from the same Sanskrit root as Sok.
SolanaGirlFrom Spanish solana: a place receiving full sun.
SolangeGirlSolemn, dignified, or devoted to religious observance.
SoleilGirlThe French word for "sun", used directly as a given name.
SolongoGirlFrom solongo, the Mongolian word for "rainbow".
Soma (Sanskrit & North Indian)UnisexThe Sanskrit word for a sacred drink offered at Vedic rites, and the name of the god who personifies it and of the moon.
SombatUnisexFrom Thai สมบัติ (sombat), "fortune, wealth, prosperity", from Sanskrit sampatti.
SomboonUnisexFrom Thai สมบูรณ์ (somboon), "complete, abundant, perfect", from Sanskrit sampūrṇa; the identical romanisation also…
SomchitUnisexFrom Thai/Lao สม/ສົມ (som), "worthy", joined to จิต/ຈິດ (chit), "mind, heart, spirit".
SomphonUnisexFrom Thai สม (som), "worthy", joined to พล (phon), "power, strength".
SompornUnisexFrom Thai สม (som), "worthy", joined to พร (phon), "blessing".
SonamUnisexTibetan for "merit" or "good karma": the Buddhist idea of fortune earned through virtuous deeds.
SondraGirlA defender of humanity, derived from Alexandra meaning 'to defend'.
SoofGirlFrom Greek Sophia: "wisdom".
SookieGirlA short form of Susanna or Susan, traditionally used as a playful pet name.
SophalUnisexKhmer for good fruit or good result, from Sanskrit su and phala.
SopheaUnisexKhmer word for a judge or a lawyer, used as a given name.
SopheapUnisexKhmer for good nature: gentle, well-mannered and proper.
SophiaGirlDirectly from the Greek word for wisdom, σοφία.
SophonUnisexFrom Pali sobhaṇa, "beautiful" or "auspicious", a name shared with Thai.
SophyGirlA shortened form of Sophia or Sophie, meaning "wisdom" from Greek origins.
SorrelGirlNamed after the sorrel plant, a herb known for its tart taste, derived from Old French words meaning "sour".
SothyUnisexKhmer for a clever, quick-witted person, most likely built on a Sanskrit compound for good understanding.
SovannUnisexKhmer word for gold, from a Sanskrit term for the metal.
SparrowUnisexDerived from the common name of a small songbird, tracing back to Old English roots.
SpiritGirlFrom the English word spirit, ultimately derived from Latin meaning "breath" or "life force".