Names starting with S
480 names starting with S, from 45 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- SabellaGirlDevoted to God; a short form of Isabella.
- SabinBoyFrom Latin Sabinus: pertaining to the Sabines, an ancient Italic people.
- SabinaGirlThe feminine form of the Latin name Sabinus, "belonging to the Sabines", the ancient people of the hills of central…
- SabineGirlDerived from the Latin Sabina, meaning 'of the Sabines', referring to an ancient Italian ethnic group.
- SableGirlBlack; the color or the dark-furred mammal.
- SabrinaGirlFrom the River Severn in Wales and England.
- SacdiyoGirlSomali form of the Arabic Sa'diyyah, built on a root meaning "good fortune" or "happiness".
- SachaUnisexFrench and Dutch form of Sasha, a Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, ultimately derived from Greek meaning…
- SacheverellBoyDerived from a Norman place name; specific meaning unknown.
- SachinBoyLikely derived from Sanskrit roots relating to existence or essence, referring to fundamental being.
- 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.
- SafiBoyFrom Arabic صفيّ: "pure, clear", from the root meaning clarity and purity.
- SafiyaGirlThe Hausa form of Safiyya, an Arabic name meaning "pure" or "close friend".
- SafiyyaGirlFrom Arabic صفيّة: the feminine form of Safi, meaning "pure".
- SagaraBoyFrom Sanskrit सागर (sāgara), "sea, ocean".
- SageUnisexA wise person, or an herb used as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
- SaharGirlFrom Arabic سحر: "dawn", referring to daybreak.
- SaidBoyFrom Arabic سعيد: "happy, lucky", derived from سعد meaning to be content or fortunate.
- SaidaGirlFrom Arabic سعيدة: the feminine form of Said, meaning "happy, fortunate".
- SaifBoyFrom Arabic سيف: "sword", a weapon and symbol of power and protection.
- Saif al-DinBoyFrom Arabic سيف الدين: "sword of the faith", combining سيف (sword) and الدين (the religion/faith).
- SaifulBoyFrom Arabic سيف ال: the first component of compound names beginning with "sword of the", such as Saiful-Islam (sword of…
- SailorGirlOne who sails; from the occupational word for a seafarer.
- SaintBoyHoly or saintly; from the Latin word sanctus.
- SajidBoyFrom Arabic ساجد: "worshipping" or "prostrating", from the root meaning to bow down or show reverence.
- SakchaiBoyFrom Thai ศักดิ์ (sak), "power, honour", joined to ชัย (chai), "victory".
- 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.
- SalambekBoyCombines the Arabic word for peace with the Turkic title "bek", a chieftain or lord.
- SalenaGirlPossibly derived from Selina or created as a modern invention inspired by similar-sounding names.
- SalikBoyFrom a Greenlandic verb root for scraping or cleaning something, such as an animal skin.
- SalinaGirlPossibly derived from Selina or created as a modern invention inspired by similar-sounding names.
- SalisuBoyFrom Arabic thalith, "third".
- 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".
- SalomonBoyThe French and Polish form of Solomon, the Hebrew name of the king remembered above all for his wisdom.
- SalvacionGirlSalvation or deliverance; rescue or redemption from hardship or sin.
- Sam (Pan-European)BoyShort for Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el: "God has heard".
- Sam (Persian)BoyIn Persian, Sam is understood to mean "fire", traced back to an earlier Iranian word for "black".
- 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.
- SameeraBoyA Sinhalese name adapted from Arabic Samir, used in Sri Lankan Sinhalese communities, particularly among families with…
- Sami (Arabic)BoyFrom the Arabic root سما (samā): "elevated, sublime, supreme, high" or "lofty in rank or station".
- Sami (Finnish & Estonian)BoyA Finnish diminutive of Samuel, traditionally shortened from the Hebrew name.
- Sami (Arabic)BoyFrom the Arabic root سمع (samīʿa): "hearing, listening, one who hears well", derived from the verb meaning "to hear".
- SamiaGirlThe feminine form of Sami: from the Arabic root سمع (samīʿa), meaning "hearing, listening", indicating one who hears or…
- SamihBoyFrom the Arabic root سمح (samuḥa): "forgiving, kind, generous, magnanimous", derived from a verb meaning "to be kind or…
- SamihaGirlThe feminine form of Samih: from the Arabic root سمح (samuḥa), meaning "forgiving, kind, generous, magnanimous".
- Samir (Arabic)BoyMeans "one who engages in conversation in the evening" or "a companion for evening discourse", from the Arabic root…
- Samir (Sanskrit & North Indian)BoyMeans "breeze" or "wind", referring to the gentle movement of air, from the Sanskrit word for wind.
- 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.
- SampathBoyFrom the Sanskrit noun sampatti, "prosperity" or "good fortune".
- SamuelBoyFrom Hebrew Shemuel, generally explained as "name of God", though some read its first part as "heard".
- SamuilBoyFrom Hebrew Samuel: "God has heard".
- 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".
- SandfordBoyA variant of Sanford, meaning a ford or crossing where sand was found.
- SandhyaGirlFrom Sanskrit संध्या (sandhyā), "twilight, dusk".
- SandileBoyWe increased, derived from the root anda meaning to grow or expand.
- SandipBoyMeans "blazing" or "burning", derived from the Sanskrit verb meaning to ignite or set alight.
- SandrineGirlFrench diminutive of Sandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men'.
- SanduBoyA diminutive of Alexandru, from Greek meaning "defender of men".
- SandyUnisexOriginally a diminutive of Alexander, also a reference to the colour or texture of sand.
- SanfordBoyFrom an English surname meaning "sand ford," a ford or shallow crossing where sand was found.
- 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.
- SanjayaBoyFrom Sanskrit सम् (sam), "together, completely", and जय (jaya), "victory": someone completely victorious.
- SanjitBoyFrom Sanskrit saṃjita: "absolute triumph", combining "sam" (complete) and "jita" (conquered).
- SanjivBoyFrom Sanskrit saṃjīva: "bringing back to life" or "restoration", combining "sam" (together) and "jīva" (life, living).
- 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".
- SaralBoyFrom Sanskrit sarala: "straight", "simple", or "uncomplicated", referring to directness and clarity.
- 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.
- SaravaBoyA phrase from the Candomblé tradition, conveying wishes for good fortune and blessings.
- SargonBoyFrom Akkadian Šarru-kīn: šarru "king" and kīnu "legitimate, true", so "the king is legitimate".
- 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".
- SarveshBoyFrom Sanskrit sarva ("all") and īśa ("ruler" or "lord"): "ruler of all" or "universal sovereign".
- SasithornGirlA Thai literary word for "the moon".
- SaškaGirlA pet form of Alexandra, derived from Greek meaning 'defender' or 'protector of men'.
- SašoBoyA pet form of Alexander, derived from Greek meaning 'defender' or 'protector of men'.
- SatchelBoyFrom an English surname designating someone who made or sold sacks and bags.
- SatiGirlFrom Sanskrit सती (satī), "true, virtuous woman", the feminine of सत् (sat), "true, real".
- SatishaBoyFrom the goddess Sati's name and Sanskrit ईश (īśa), "lord, ruler": Sati's lord, an epithet of Shiva.
- SaturdayBoyDerived from the English term for the final day of the working week, with roots in Old English sæterdæg, meaning…
- SaturninaGirlFeminine form of the Roman name Saturninus, "belonging to Saturn".
- SauveurBoyFrench cognate of Salvador, derived from the Latin word 'salvator', meaning 'savior'.
- SavannahGirlFrom the English word for a large grassy plain, derived from the Taíno (Native American) word sabana.
- SaveriuBoyThe Corsican form of Xavier, derived from Basque roots meaning "new house".
- 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.
- SawylBoyThe Welsh Bible's form of the Hebrew name Samuel, generally explained as "name of God" or, on another reading, "God has…
- SaxonBoyFrom an English surname derived from the Germanic tribe the Saxons, ultimately from the word meaning "knife."
- 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."
- ScorpioBoyLatin for "scorpion" (from Greek skorpios): the label for the zodiac's eighth sign.
- ScottBoyFrom an English and Scottish surname referring to a person from Scotland or a speaker of Scottish Gaelic.
- ScottieUnisexAn informal shortening of Scott, used as a given name.
- ScottyBoyA diminutive of Scott, referring to a person from Scotland.
- 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'.
- SebastianBoyFrom Latin Sebastianus, "man of Sebaste", a city in Asia Minor whose Greek name meant "venerable".
- SébastienneGirlVenerable, revered, worthy of respect.
- SebastijanBoyDerived from Latin Sebastianus, meaning 'venerable' or 'of Sebastia', an ancient city in what is now Turkey.
- SébireGirlOne who sees, prophetess.
- SebleGirlFrom Amharic ሰብል (sebl), "crop, harvest."
- SeftonBoyA settlement name derived from Old English elements referring to a place surrounded by rushes.
- SégolèneGirlVictory and friend; strong and peaceful friend.
- SeisyllBoyFrom the Latin family name Sextilius, built on sextus, "sixth".
- SekaiGirlAn imperative form of the Shona verb -seka, "to laugh", read literally as "laugh".
- SekaniBoyFrom the Tumbuka verb for laughing, read as an invitation to 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.
- SelwynBoyA name formed from Old English elements meaning 'manor' and 'friend'.
- SemisiBoyJames, as Tongan and Fijian speakers pronounce it; ultimately from Hebrew Jacob.
- SengphetUnisexFrom Lao ແສງ (saeng), "light", and ເພັດ (phet), "diamond": the sparkle a gem throws off.
- SéphoraGirlGraceful, beautiful, or bird-like.
- SeppeBoyA Flemish pet form of Sebastian, ultimately from the Latin sebaste ("venerable, revered").
- 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'.
- SeraiahBoyFrom a Hebrew root for having power or ruling, joined to a short form of the divine name Yahweh, so read as "the LORD…
- 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.
- SergeBoyServant, attendant, or one of high rank.
- SergineGirlServant, attendant, one of high rank.
- ServaasBoyFrom Latin servatus: "saved, delivered, freed".
- SethBoyFrom Hebrew Shet, read as "placed" or "appointed".
- 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.
- SévèreBoyStern, serious, or strict.
- SeverinaGirlThe feminine form of the Roman name Severinus, itself built on Latin severus, "stern, strict".
- SéverineGirlStern, serious, dignified.
- SewardBoyAn English surname derived from Old English elements, historically meaning 'sea-defender' or related to a medieval…
- SeymourBoyFrom a Norman surname referring to a person from Saint Maur, a French town whose name means 'Saint Maurus'.
- ShadrachBoyThe Babylonian court name given to the Hebrew exile Hananiah in the Book of Daniel; its exact Akkadian source is…
- ShaelynGirlA modern name created by combining Shae with the fashionable -lyn suffix.
- ShakirBoyOne who is grateful; derived from the Arabic root related to expressing thanks and appreciation.
- ShakiraGirlA feminine form of Shakir; one who is grateful and appreciative.
- ShakurBoyThe grateful one; deeply appreciative and thankful, derived from the same Arabic root expressing gratitude.
- ShakuraGirlThe grateful one, feminine form; expressing deep appreciation and gratitude.
- ShallumBoyFrom a Hebrew root meaning to repay or make whole, so understood as "recompense" or "retribution".
- ShalmaneserBoyFrom Akkadian Šulmānu-ašared, joining the god Shulmanu to a word for "foremost", so "Shulmanu is preeminent".
- ShamgarBoyMeaning uncertain: the word has no clear Hebrew root and is often traced instead to Hittite or another language of…
- ShamilBoyEncompassing, universal; derived from an Arabic root meaning to contain or include everything.
- 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".
- Shams ad-DinBoySun of the faith; combining Arabic words for sun and religion or faith to express radiance of belief.
- 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".
- Shani (Sanskrit & North Indian)BoySanskrit शनि (Shani), the planet Saturn and the god who governs it.
- 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…
- ShararBoyFrom a Hebrew root connected with hostility, understood as "enemy" or "adversary".
- ShariGirlA shortened form of Sharon or variant of Sherry.
- ShariaBoyDivine law or sacred law; derived from an Arabic root meaning to establish or enact legal or religious principles.
- SharifBoyNoble, eminent, honourable; derived from an Arabic root meaning to be elevated or illustrious.
- SharonUnisexFrom Hebrew meaning "plain" or "fertile plain"; also the name of a flowering plant mentioned in the Bible.
- ShaunBoyAn anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John.
- 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.
- ShawBoyFrom a surname derived from Old English sceaga meaning "thicket", or from Scottish Gaelic sitheach meaning "wolf".
- 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.
- SheardBoyFrom a surname rooted in an Old English topographical term describing a notch or break in hillsides.
- ShekinahGirlDerived from Hebrew, denoting God's presence or divine manifestation, a concept developed in Jewish theology.