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480 names starting with S, from 45 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

ShelBoyA short form of Sheldon.
ShelbyUnisexFrom an English surname, possibly a variant of Selby.
SheldonBoyFrom an English surname rooted in Old English topography referring to steep-sided dales.
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.
SheltonBoyAn English place name meaning 'shelf town', composed of Old English elements for shelf and settlement.
ShepherdBoyAn English occupational surname meaning 'sheep herder', someone who tends and guards sheep.
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…
ShermanBoyAn English occupational surname meaning 'shear man', referring to a person who cut cloth.
SherryGirlA feminine name possibly inspired by the French word chérie meaning 'beloved' or the English word sherry, a fortified…
SherwoodBoyAn English place name meaning 'bright forest', composed of Old English elements for bright and wood or forest.
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".
ShlomoBoyFrom 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".
SibusisoBoyBlessed, derived from the root busisa meaning to bestow blessings.
SibylGirlFrom Greek Sibylla, meaning 'prophetess' or 'sibyl', referring to a female prophet in ancient Greek and Roman tradition.
SidBoyA short form or nickname for Sidney, derived from the English surname.
SiddharthaBoyFrom Sanskrit siddha, "accomplished", and artha, "goal": "one who has achieved his aim".
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.
SiegerBoyFrom Germanic roots meaning "victory" and "army" or "warrior", conveying the sense of a victorious combatant.
SiegfriedBoyFrom Old High German elements meaning "victory" and "peace".
SieglindeGirlFrom Old High German elements meaning "victory" and "gentle".
SiemBoyFrom Hebrew Shimon: "he heard" or "one who hears".
SiemenBoyFrom Hebrew Shimon: "he heard" or "one who hears".
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.
SietseBoyA Frisian diminutive derived from the name Siet, created with the characteristic -se suffix common in Frisian naming…
SietskeGirlA Frisian feminine diminutive based on the name Siet, using the -ske suffix characteristic of Frisian girls' names.
SieuwerdBoyFrom Germanic elements meaning "victory" and "guard" or "defender": one who guards or protects victoriously.
SifisoBoyA wish or desire, from the Zulu word for aspiration.
SigalGirlFrom the Hebrew סִיגָל (sigal): "violet flower" or "violet".
SigmundBoyFrom Old High German elements meaning "victory" and "protection".
SigourneyGirlFrom an English surname derived from the French town Sigournais, whose meaning is unknown.
SihamGirlArrows, the plural of sahm in Arabic.
SikkeBoyFrom the Old German element sigu, meaning "victory".
SilasBoyProbably a shortened Greek form of the Latin name Silvanus, though some scholars instead connect it to the Hebrew name…
SilvanaGirlThe feminine form of the Roman name Silvanus, from Latin silva, "wood, forest".
SilvanusBoyFrom Latin silva, "wood, forest": "of the woods".
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".
Simba (Southern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others))BoyFrom the Shona word simba, "strength" or "power".
Simba (Swahili)BoyFrom Swahili simba, "lion".
SimbarasheBoyFrom Shona simba, "power, strength", joined to ishe, "lord" or "God": "the power of God".
SimchaUnisexFrom the Hebrew שִׂמְחָה (simcha): "happiness", "joy" or "celebration".
SimiyuBoyLuhya for a boy born during the dry season.
Simon (English)BoyRooted in a Hebrew word for hearing, the name marks a child as one God has listened to; it reached English through the…
Simon (Greek)BoyFrom Greek σιμός (simos), "flat-nosed"; the name of one of the Telchines, a minor group in Greek myth.
SimonetteGirlA shortened form of Simone, deriving from the Hebrew Simeon meaning "hearing" or "hearkening".
SinanBoySpearhead in Arabic, from a root relating to pointed weapons.
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".
SinghBoyDerives from Sanskrit simha, literally "lion", evoking strength, courage and noble bearing.
SinjinBoyA phonetic rendering of "St John", representing the English spelling of the biblical name John preceded by the…
SintaGirlThe Javanese and Indonesian form of the Sanskrit name Sita.
SioneBoyThe Tongan and Samoan form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
SiphiweBoyGiven or bestowed, conveying the idea of receiving or being presented with something.
SiphoBoyA present or donation, from the Zulu word isipho.
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".
SiriusBoyFrom the Ancient Greek word for "scorching" or "glowing": the brightest star in the night sky.
SisayBoyFrom Amharic ሲሳይ (sisay), the portion or fortune given to a person in life.
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…
SixteBoySixth, the sixth pope or one devoted to order.
SixtineGirlSixth, devoted to order or ecclesiastical tradition.
SiyabongaBoyThis name expresses collective gratitude, literally translating to 'we give thanks' in Zulu and Ndebele.
SizweBoyFrom Xhosa isizwe, "nation, people", shortened to Sizwe as a given name: literally "nation".
SjaakBoyFrom either Jacques (Jacob, "he who supplies") or Isaac ("he laughs"), both biblical names with Old Testament roots.
SjakieBoyA Dutch diminutive of Sjaak, derived ultimately from Jacques or Isaac.
SjangBoyGod is gracious: from the Hebrew Yochanan.
SjarelBoyFree man: from the Germanic element karl.
SjefBoyFrom Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase" or "he will add".
SjoerdBoyThe Frisian adaptation of Sigurd, derived from Old Norse elements meaning "victory" and "protector" or "guardian".
SjorsBoyFrom Greek Georgios: "farmer" or "earthworker", derived from ge (earth) and ergon (work).
SjraBoySpear and brave: from the Germanic elements ger and hard.
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.
SladeBoyA valley or a hollow in the landscape.
SlametBoyDrawn from the Javanese and Arabic root meaning to safeguard or be at peace.
SloaneGirlFrom an Irish surname meaning 'warrior' or 'descendant of the soldier'.
SlyBoyCunning or clever, or a short form of Sylvester meaning 'wooded' or 'from the forest'.
SmadarGirlFrom the Hebrew סְמָדַר (smadar): "blossom", "flower bud" or "flowering".
SmithBoyA metalworker or blacksmith, one who works with metal.
SnowGirlFrozen precipitation or the white crystals that fall from clouds in winter.
SoanBoyMeaning uncertain, possibly a form of Jean or modeled after modern name patterns.
SocheataUnisexKhmer rendering of the Sanskrit and Pali Sujata: born into good circumstances.
SócratesBoyDerived from ancient Greek, carrying associations with wisdom, philosophy, and the examined life.
SofronioBoyDerived from ancient Greek roots meaning "of sound mind" or "sensible," conveying wisdom and prudence.
SohanBoyMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from or modeled after Jean.
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.
SolanoBoyFrom Spanish solano or related to the surname meaning sunny.
SoleilGirlThe French word for "sun", used directly as a given name.
SolongoGirlFrom solongo, the Mongolian word for "rainbow".
Soma (Hungarian)BoyThe Hungarian word for the dogwood, or cornel-cherry, tree.
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.
Sōma (Japanese)BoyA Japanese boy's name usually built from characters read sō, evoking a rushing gust of wind, and ma, "genuine, true"…
SombatUnisexFrom Thai สมบัติ (sombat), "fortune, wealth, prosperity", from Sanskrit sampatti.
SomboonUnisexFrom Thai สมบูรณ์ (somboon), "complete, abundant, perfect", from Sanskrit sampūrṇa; the identical romanisation also…
SomchaiBoyFrom Thai สม (som), "worthy", joined to either ชาย (chai), "man", or the identically pronounced ชัย (chai), "victory".
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".
SomsakBoyFrom Thai สม (som), "worthy", joined to ศักดิ์ (sak), "power, strength, honour".
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'.
SonnyBoyA young boy, an affectionate term for a child.
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".
SosimoBoySpanish adaptation of Zosimus, a name of Greek origin.
SothBoyKhmer word for a person or thing that is pure or clean, taken from a Sanskrit adjective with the same sense.
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.
SpencerBoyAn occupational surname meaning "one who distributes provisions", derived from Middle English referring to a pantry or…
SpikeBoyA nickname that may originally have referred to a person with distinctive pointed or upright hair.
SpiritGirlFrom the English word spirit, ultimately derived from Latin meaning "breath" or "life force".
SpringGirlNamed after the season of spring, derived from Old English meaning "to leap" or "to burst forth".
SpritaGirlFrom Esperanto: "witty, lively", conveying a spirited and animated character.
SriyaniGirlBuilt on the Sanskrit comparative śreyas, "more auspicious" or "the finer one".
SsanyuGirlFrom the Luganda word ssanyu, "joy" or "happiness".
St JohnBoyA composed name combining the title "Saint" with John, referring to biblical saints John the Baptist or John the…
StaceUnisexOriginally a clipped form of Eustace; today it usually stands in for Stacy instead.
StaceeGirlAn alternative feminine spelling of Stacy, a name with roots in the Greek classical tradition meaning "resurrection".
StaciGirlFeminine variant of Stacy, possibly related to 'resurrection' through the name Anastasia.
StaciaGirlA short form of Anastasia meaning 'resurrection', or Eustacia meaning 'well-harvested'.
StacyUnisexResurrection, from the Greek classical name Anastasia; or derived from the medieval name Eustace meaning…
StaffordBoyA landing-place ford, from Old English elements meaning 'place for landing' and 'shallow river crossing'.
StanfordBoyA stone ford, from Old English meaning 'rocky shallow river crossing'.
StanleyBoyA stone clearing or a woodland clearing made of stone, from Old English words meaning 'stone' and 'clearing'.
StarGirlA luminous celestial body, a point of light in the night sky.
StarlaGirlAn elaborated form of Star, referring to a celestial body or point of light.
StavUnisexFrom the Hebrew סתיו (stav) or סתָו: "autumn" or "fall".
SteBoyA short form of Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
StefaanBoyThe Flemish and Dutch form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos ("crown, wreath, garland").
StefaniGirlA woman who crowns, from the Greek word for 'crown' or 'wreath'.
StefanuBoyThe Corsican form of Stephen, derived from Greek roots meaning "crown".
StelaraGirlFrom Esperanto stelaro: "constellation", ultimately derived from the Latin word for star.
Stella (English)GirlStar, a luminous celestial body or a point of light.
Stella (Greek)GirlA diminutive of Styliani, a Greek name meaning 'orderly' or 'organized'.
StephUnisexShort form of Stephanie or Stephen, meaning "crowned" or "garland".
StephanBoyFrom Greek stephanos: "crown, victory wreath".
StéphaneBoyCrown, garland, victor, or crowned one.
StephaniaGirlFeminine form of Stephen, derived from Greek meaning "crowned" or "garland".
StephanieGirlFeminine form of Stephen, from Greek stephanos meaning "crowned" or "garland".
StephenBoyFrom the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
SterlingBoyFrom a Scottish surname, either derived from the city of Stirling or relating to sterling silver and meaning…
StetsonBoyFrom an English surname, originally meaning "Stithweard's town", derived from a village in Devon. Also associated with…
SteveBoyShort form of Steven, meaning "crowned" or "garland" from Greek stephanos.
StevenBoyMedieval English variant of Stephen, from Greek stephanos meaning "crowned" or "garland".
StevieUnisexDiminutive of Stephen or Stephanie, from Greek stephanos meaning "crowned" or "garland".
StewBoyShort form of Stewart, from Old English stig meaning "house" and weard meaning "guard".
StewartBoyFrom an occupational surname meaning steward, derived from Old English stig meaning "house" and weard meaning "guard".
StirlingBoyFrom a Scottish surname derived from Stirling, a historic city in Scotland.
StoneBoyFrom the English vocabulary word meaning stone, ultimately from Old English stan.
StormUnisexDrawn from the word for violent weather, the name has roots in Old English, Old Dutch, and Old Norse.
StormyGirlFrom the English word meaning stormy, wild, or turbulent, ultimately from Old English stormig.
StuBoyShort form of Stuart, from Old English stig meaning "house" and weard meaning "guard".
StuartBoyA name rooted in the Scottish tradition meaning steward, with Old English elements stig (house) and weard (guard).
Su'udBoyFortune or good luck, a plural form of Sa'd.
SuadUnisexHappiness or luck, derived from a root meaning to be happy or to be lucky.
SubhadraGirlCombines the Sanskrit words for "good" and "fortunate, auspicious", so it reads as a wish for good fortune.
SubhanBoyGlory or praise in Arabic.
SubhashBoyFrom Sanskrit सु (su) 'good' and भाषा (bhāṣā) 'speech', resulting in 'eloquent' or 'well-spoken'.
SubhiBoyLike the morning or of the morning, derived from the Arabic word for dawn.
SubrahmanyaBoyBuilt from Sanskrit for "good" and a word for the sacred or a devout worshipper; used above all as another name of the…