Baby names that start with S
955 names beginning with S, each with its meaning and origin.
Girl names starting with S
SaanviGoddess LakshmiSanskritSaaraprincess (Finnish form of Sarah)FinnishSabaMorning breezeArabicSabahMorningArabicSabinaBasque form referencing the sabina treeBasqueSabineSabine womanGermanSableblack, dark furFrenchSableendark and lustrousmodern invented (from sable)SabraPatienceSwahili/ArabicSabreenPatient oneArabicSabrinaPatienceArabicSachikoChild of happinessJapaneseSadeHonor crowns us/short for FolasadeYoruba/NigerianSadhbhsweet, goodnessCelticSadieprincessHebrewSadwrnSaturday, SaturnWelshSae-romNew dewKoreanSaffrisaffron, goldenWelshSaffrongolden spice, yellow flowerArabicSafiyaPure, best friendArabicSagaStory/TaleOld NorseSagalsunshine, sunlightSomaliSaharDawn, early morningEgyptianSaharadesert, great sea of sandArabic (place: the Sahara Desert)Sahasrathousand, abundanceTelugu/SanskritSahitiliterature, companionshipTelugu/SanskritSahralike the moon; also linked to dawnSomali/ArabicSaifonrain flowerThaiSaikhanaabeautifulMongolianSailajadaughter of the mountainTelugu/SanskritSaimanamed after Lake SaimaaFinnishSainsanaagood thoughtMongolianSaioaattempt, endeavorBasqueSakinatranquility, peaceAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)SakuraCherry blossomJapaneseSalamaPeace, safetySwahiliSalamasinafirst paramount female ruler of SamoaSamoanSalmaPeace, safeArabicSalomepeaceFrenchSalomeapeacePolishSaloteTongan form of CharlotteTonganSalsabilaspring in paradiseArabic (common in Indonesia)Saltanatpower, majesty, sovereigntyKazakhSalvacionsalvationFilipinoSalwaComfort, solaceArabicSamaSky, heavensArabicSamahGenerosity, forgivenessArabicSamanthalistener, told by GodFilipinoSamhitacollection, sacred textTelugu/SanskritSamiraCompanion in evening talkArabicSampaguitanational flower, jasmineFilipinoSanaRadiance, brillianceArabicSanamBeloved, sweetheartPersianSanazFull of grace, dignityPersianSandalisandalwood, fragrantSinhalaSandhyatwilight, eveningTelugu/SanskritSandunimoonlight girlSinhalaSangeetaMusicSanskritSanjadreamCroatianSanjuktaunited, joined togetherBengali/SanskritSannalily; defender (form of Susanna/Alexandra)FinnishSanneLily, graciousDutchSannilily (form of Susanna)FinnishSansalapeaceful wanderer, calm journeySinhalaSanyaDistinguished; radiantSanskritSanzianafairy of midsummerRomanianSaostarVietnameseSaoirseFreedomIrishSapphiredeep blue gem of wisdomGreek ('sappheiros')Sapphoclear, distinctGreekSaraprincessHebrewSáraPrincessHungarianSara BekelePrincess of willowEthiopian (Amharic)Sara-Mariacombination of Sara and MariaFinnishSarahprincessHebrewSarah Batrisyiaprincess and heroineHebrew-Arabic/MalaySarah-AmiraPrincess of nobilityEgyptianSaraimy princessHebrewSarangLoveKoreanSarangerelmoonlightMongolianSarantuyamoon rayMongolianSaraswatiGoddess of knowledge and the artsSanskritSareptaplace of refiningBiblical place nameSariessence, flower nectarJavanese/SanskritSarikaSongbird; mynah birdSanskritSarinaPure one, princess-likePersianSarmafrost, hoarfrostLatvianSarnairoseMongolianSarojalotus bornTelugu/SanskritSasithornmoon-likeThaiSasminimoon-faced, beautiful as the moonSinhalaSatetGoddess who shoots arrows, guardian of the Nile sourceEgyptianSatomiBeautiful wisdom, village beautyJapaneseSatyabhamaone whose light is truth; Krishna's wifeTelugu/SanskritSaudaDark-complexioned, beautifulSwahiliSavannahtreeless plainSpanish/English (place: grassy plain, also Savannah, Georgia)SayuriSmall lilyJapaneseScarlettvivid bright red colorEnglish (occupational surname, cloth dyer)Sceolanscholar, of legendCelticScholasticalearned oneLatinScoutone who observesFrench/EnglishSe-yeonWorld's beautyKoreanSedaVoice; echoArmenianSedinamWait and see what God will doGhanaian (Ewe)Sedonared rock desert townAmerican (place: Sedona, Arizona)SefuSword, protectorEgyptianSefunmiGod has kept me for wealthYoruba/NigerianSeiriansparkling, glitteringWelshSekarflowerJavaneseSekartajiprincess flower (Panji legend heroine)JavaneseSekhmetThe powerful one, lioness goddessEgyptianSekouratraditional feminine name meaning contentmentAmazigh/BerberSelahpause and reflectHebrewSelamawitPeaceful oneEthiopian (Amharic)SelenamoonRomanianSeleneMoonGreekSelengenamed after the Selenge RiverMongolianSeleniteglowing white moon crystalGreek (named for Selene, moon goddess)Selenovaof the moonmodern invented (from Greek Selene, moon)SelinRushing waterfallTurkishSelkiemythical seal-woman of the seaScottish/CelticSelmadivinely protectedGermanSelomePeace (from Salome)Ethiopian (Amharic/Biblical)SelvaggiaWild, untamedItalianSelviCypress treeTurkishSemaSky, heavensTurkishSema NurSky of lightTurkishSemharListener; one who hears wellEthiopian (Tigrinya)Semmalarred flower / red blossomTamilSenlotusVietnameseSenaFame; renownEthiopian (Tigrinya)SenaitOlder; wise oneEthiopian (Tigrinya)SenanuThank GodGhanaian (Ewe)SengaSlender; fairScottishSengamalamred lotusTamilSengodired vine/creeper, symbol of vibrant beautyTamilSentaassistant, helperGermanSenulibeautiful, army of graceSinhalaSeo-ahAuspicious and elegantKoreanSeo-binAuspicious and refinedKoreanSeo-eunAuspicious graceKoreanSeo-hyunAuspicious virtueKoreanSeo-inAuspicious benevolenceKoreanSeo-jinAuspicious treasureKoreanSeo-rinAuspicious jewelKoreanSeo-wonAuspicious gardenKoreanSeo-wooAuspicious and greatKoreanSeo-yeonAuspicious and beautifulKoreanSeo-yoonAuspicious brightnessKoreanSeonaidGod is graciousScottishSepiawarm reddish-brown ink toneGreek ('sepia,' cuttlefish)SepidehDawn, morning lightPersianSerastarWelshSerafinaFiery, burning one, seraphItalianSeraphinaFiery onesHebrewSeraphina-Duneburning ones + sand hillHebrew/EnglishSeraphinefiery, burning like sunset skyHebrew/FrenchSeraphine-Louburning ones + famous warriorHebrew/FrenchSerenstarCelticSerenaSerene, calmItalianSerenadea song performed for a loved oneItalianSerenecalm, peacefulFrenchSerenitypeaceful, calmEnglishSereptaunclear, possibly biblical-adjacent invented nameAmerican (19th-century coined)Sereypheapfreedom, liberty (feminine form)KhmerSerkalemPeaceful era / era of tranquilityEthiopian (Amharic)SerqetGoddess who lets the throat breatheEgyptianSerwaaA noble, respected womanGhanaian (Akan)Serwaa AmaNoble woman, born on SaturdayGhanaian (Akan)SeshatGoddess of writing and wisdomEgyptianSesiliGeorgian form of CeciliaGeorgianSesiliaPacific form of CeciliaSamoan/TonganSesseljablind, heavenlyLatin via Icelandic (Cecilia)SetarehStarPersianSetayeshPraise, admirationPersianSethunipeaceful, tranquilSinhalaSetilaStarlike, shiningPersianSetila BanoStar ladyPersianSetila RoshanBright shining starPersianSetoodehPraised, admiredPersianSeul-giWisdomKoreanSevdaPassionate loveTurkishSeverinestern, severeFrenchSevgiLove, affectionTurkishSevillafrom the plain (Roman origin)Spanish (place: Seville, Spain)Sevinchjoy, happinessUzbekSewwandigolden, preciousSinhalaSexburgavictory fortressAnglo-SaxonShabnamDew dropPersianShadapelicanNative American (general)ShadenYoung gazelle fawnArabicShahdHoneyEgyptianShahzodaprincess, daughter of the kingUzbek/PersianShakhnozadelicate princess, royal graceUzbek/PersianShakira Ainigrateful and preciousArabic/MalayShamsSunArabicShamsaSun, sunnyArabicShannonold, wise riverIrishShantiPeaceSanskritSharadagoddess of learning, autumnTelugu/SanskritSharonfertile plain, princessFilipinoSheilablind, heavenlyIrishShepenupetDaughter of the goddessEgyptianSherifatNoble/honorableYoruba/NigerianShetlandFrom the northern islesScottishShifrabeautiful, to improveHebrewShioriBookmark, poemJapaneseShirasongHebrewShirafkanLion-hearted, brave onePersianShirinSweetPersianShirinbanooSweet ladyPersianShirleybright meadowEnglishShizukaQuiet, calmJapaneseShokoufehBlossomPersianSholpanVenus (the morning star)KazakhShonaligoldenBengali/SanskritShonarupagolden form, one of golden beautyBengali/SanskritShoshanalily, roseHebrewShreyaAuspicious; the bestSanskritShuangFrost; bright; crispChineseShukrigratitude, thankfulSomali/ArabicShushanLilyArmenianSianGod is graciousWelshSibelRain shower, spring rainTurkishSibusisiweWe have been blessedZuluSichannoble moonKhmerSicilyfertile islandItalian (place: Sicily, Italy)SiddhiSpiritual accomplishment; perfectionSanskritSidoniefrom SidonFrenchSieglindevictory, gentleGermanSienBright fameDutchSiennareddish-brown earth pigmentItalianSierramountain range, saw-toothed ridgeSpanish (place: mountain range)SietskeVictory of the peopleDutchSifaPraiseSwahiliSigneNew victoryScandinavianSignhildNew victory battleScandinavianSignyNew victoryScandinavianSignýnew victoryOld NorseSigridBeautiful victoryOld NorseSigynVictorious girlfriendScandinavianSihuflowerHopiSiiriFinnish form of Sigrid, beautiful victoryFinnishSikaGold, money, preciousGhanaian (Akan)Sileblind, heavenly oneCelticSile Aoifeheavenly beautyCelticSilkeSilkDutchSilvaForest; of the woodsArmenianSilvanaOf the forestItalianSilviaFrom the forestSpanishSilvieof the forest, woodsCzech/Slovak (Latin)Silyagift, precious oneAmazigh/BerberSiminSilvery, made of silverPersianSimindokhtSilver daughterPersianSimonaone who hears, God has heardCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)Simoneone who hearsFrenchSimonettaOne who hearsItalianSimretVictory; successEthiopian (Amharic)Sinaumeaextended form referencing the legend of SinaSamoanSineadGod is graciousCelticSinethbeauty, lovelinessKhmerSiniblueFinnishSinikkablueFinnishSinkineshYou are gold / preciousEthiopian (Amharic)Sintabeautiful, from SitaJavanese/SanskritSinuongraceful, elegantKhmerSiobhanGod is graciousIrishSionedGod is graciousWelshSirakBelovedArmenianSiranushLovely and sweetArmenianSiriBeautiful victoryOld NorseSirikitglory, fameThaiSirkkacricket (insect); form of SigridFinnishSiruhiBeloved womanArmenianSirushBeloved oneArmenianSirvardBeautiful rose; love-roseArmenianSisophabeautiful ladyKhmerSisuinner strength, determinationFinnishSitaFurrow; goddess of the earthSanskritSitaladweller in the sand hillsNative American (general)SitamunDaughter of AmunEgyptianSitharastarSinhalaSithmithoughtful, mindfulSinhalaSitiLady, respected womanSwahiliSitorastarUzbek/PersianSituminigem of thought, precious mindSinhalaSivBride/GoddessOld NorseSivagamiconsort of Shiva, one with graceful bodyTamilSivakamibeloved of ShivaTamilSivesweet, goodnessIrishSivmeynew lion, new beginningKhmerSiwanGod is graciousWelshSiyaGoddess SitaSanskritSiyanaradiance, shiningBulgarianSırmaGolden thread, silver threadTurkishSkenaBright lightScottishSkyecloud, skyCelticSkylarscholar, protector; skyDutchSkylarka small songbird known for singing in flightEnglishSlavenaglorious oneSlavicSlaveykanightingaleBulgarianSlavicaglory, glorious oneCroatianSlavkanightingale, form of Slavica variantSlavicSlávkagloryCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Slavyanaglory, of the Slavic peopleSlavicSławomirafamous peacePolishSloanewarrior, raiderEnglishSmarandaemeraldRomanianSmeraldaEmeraldItalianSnehaAffection; loveSanskritSnežanasnow whiteSerbianSnezhanasnow-whiteSlavicSnigdhaaffectionate, tenderTelugu/SanskritSnizhanasnow, snowyUkrainianSnizhannasnowy, winter-bornUkrainianSnježanasnow whiteCroatianSnorraFeminine of Snorri, attackScandinavianSnowdropsnowdrop flowerEnglishSo-eunSmall graceKoreanSo-hyunSmall virtueKoreanSo-jinBright treasureKoreanSo-miSmall beautyKoreanSo-wonSmall wishKoreanSo-yeonBright and beautifulKoreanSo-youngSmall prosperityKoreanSofeawise, pureArabic/MalaySofiaWisdomGreekSofieWisdomDutchSofioalternate spelling of Sopio, wisdomGeorgianSofyaWisdomArmenianSohagibeloved, cherished oneBengaliSohelafriendly, companionableBengaliSohinibeautiful, charmingBengali/SanskritSohviwisdom (Finnish short form of Sofia)FinnishSokunkanhapeaceful young girlKhmerSokunmealeapeaceful jasmine flowerKhmerSokuntheapeaceful pure flowerKhmerSokunthypeaceful angelKhmerSolangesolemn, dignifiedFrenchSolborgSun fortressScandinavianSoledadSolitudeSpanishSolennesolemn, dignifiedFrenchSolomiapeaceUkrainianSolomiyapeaceUkrainianSolongorainbowMongolianSolveigHouse strengthOld NorseSolveigastrong house, sun pathLatvian/NorseSolviSun pathScandinavianSolviniasunlit onemodern invented (from Latin sol, sun)Somalygarland, flower necklaceKhmerSomangHope, wishKoreanSonaPrecious; goldenArmenianSoňawisdomCzech/Slovak (Greek, via Russian Sofia)Sonatainstrumental musical compositionItalianSondosFine silkEgyptianSong-yiPine treeKoreanSongülLast roseTurkishSoniaWisdomGreekSonjawisdomGermanSonneta fourteen-line poemEnglish/ItalianSonorasonorous, resonant soundSpanish/LatinSonyawisdomRussianSoo-ahElegant and refinedKoreanSoo-eunExcellent graceKoreanSoo-jiExcellent wisdomKoreanSoo-yeonExcellent beautyKoreanSopheaktrafortunate starKhmerSophearafortunate graceKhmerSophearybeautiful angelKhmerSophiaWisdomGreekSophiewisdomGreekSophroniasensible, self-controlledGreekSopioGeorgian form of Sophia, wisdomGeorgianSorayaPrincess, star clusterArabicSorchabright, radiantCelticSorkundecreation, form of ConcepcionBasqueSorneform of Soledad, solitudeBasqueSorourHappiness, delightPersianSorrelreddish-brown, sour herbFrenchSosinaRoot; foundation of familyEthiopian (Amharic)Sothearygood moral conduct, virtuousKhmerSotheavyvirtuous heavenKhmerSovannagoldenKhmerSovannarygolden angelKhmerSowjanyagentleness, compassionTelugu/SanskritSowmyagentle, pleasantTelugu/SanskritSpartasown land; warrior cityGreek (place: ancient Sparta)Sraboniborn in the month of Shravan (monsoon month)BengaliSreyleakprestigious girlKhmerSreymombeautiful girlKhmerSreyneanglady, noble girlKhmerSreypichdiamond girlKhmerSreyringirl of the rainKhmerSrilakshmigoddess of wealth and prosperityTelugu/SanskritSristicreation, the universeBengali/SanskritStanislavato become gloriousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Stanisławato become gloriousPolishStara luminous celestial bodyEnglishStarlalittle starEnglishStefaniyacrown, wreathUkrainian/GreekStefficrown, wreathGermanSteinunnstone, love of stoneOld NorseStelastarRomanianStellaStarLatinSteluțalittle starRomanianSterreStarDutchStinaFollower of Christ (short form)ScandinavianStorynarrative, historyEnglishSuPlain; revive; elegantChineseSu-ahExcellent and elegantKoreanSu-binExcellent and refinedKoreanSu-minExcellent and cleverKoreanSu'adgood fortune, happinessSomali/ArabicSuadGood fortune, happinessArabicSubhadravery auspicious, sister of KrishnaTelugu/SanskritSubiraPatienceSwahiliSubiriWait, be patientSwahiliSuchitrabeautiful picture, lovely imageTelugu/SanskritSucipure, sacredIndonesianSudagood, excellent womanThaiSudeWater of milk, pure and pristineTurkishSugilitedeep violet-purple crystalJapanese (gemstone, named for geologist Ken-ichi Sugi)SuhaA faint starArabicSuhaniPleasant; beautiful morningSanskrit/HindiSujanagood, virtuous personTelugu/SanskritSujatawell born, of noble birthTelugu/SanskritSukhmaniPeace of mind, jewel of peacePunjabiSukiBeloved, loveJapaneseSulakshione with good features, fortunateSinhala/SanskritSumayaHigh status, elevatedArabicSumikoClear, pure childJapaneseSummerwarm seasonEnglishSun-hwaVirtuous flowerKoreanSunčicalittle sunCroatianSundusFine silkArabicSunflowersun-facing flowerEnglishSunnevagift of the sunOld NorseSunnivaSun giftScandinavianSuongmorning dew, mistVietnameseSurayathe Pleiades star clusterArabic/MalaySusanlilyFilipinoSusanaLilyPortugueseSusannaLilyArmenianSushmaGood qualities; beautifulSanskritSushmitaSweet smileSanskritSusilawatiwell-behaved, virtuous womanJavanese/SanskritSustrairootBasqueSuthasineegood and beautiful womanThaiSuvarnagoldenTelugu/SanskritSuvdpearlMongolianSuvisummerFinnishSuzanLily flowerEgyptianSuzanneLilyDutchSuzettelilyFrenchSvetlabright, lightBulgarian/SlavicSvětlanalight, bright worldCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Swanswan, graceful birdEnglishSwaraMusical noteSanskritSydneywide meadowEnglishSylviaforest, woodLatinSylviefrom the forestFrenchSylwiaof the forestPolishSymbatgraceful, elegantKazakhSymphonysounding togetherGreekSynnoveSun giftScandinavianSzandraDefender of the peopleHungarianSzonjaWisdomHungarian
Boy names starting with S
Saadgood fortune, happinessArabicSabapathylord of the cosmic dance hall, epithet of ShivaTamilSabinFrom the Sabine people (historical/political name)BasqueSabirpatient, enduringArabicSabryPatient, patienceEgyptian/ArabicSaburoThird sonJapaneseSackvillefrom SacquevilleFrench/EnglishSadiqtruthful, sincereArabicSadıkLoyal, faithful, truthfulTurkishSafariJourneySwahiliSahaleasy, effortlessSomali/ArabicSahaleFalcon, aboveNative American (Chinook)SahasaBold, daringThaiSahibdeepLamp of the master, divine lampPunjabiSahleHe has forgiven/pardonedEthiopian (Amharic)SahureHe who is close to RaEgyptianSainbayargood joyMongolianSakariGod has rememberedFinnishSakdaPower, authorityThaiSalaadprayerSomali/ArabicSalbadorSavior (Basque form of Salvador)BasqueSalehrighteous, piousArabicSaleheRighteous, goodSwahiliSalihRighteous, virtuousTurkishSalimSafe, peacefulSwahili/ArabicSalomonPeaceSpanishSalvadorSaviorFilipinoSalvatoresaviorItalianSamadeternal, self-sufficientArabicSamarthCapable, competent, powerfulSanskritSamatarpeaceful, safeSomaliSambasecond-bornWest AfricanSameerCompanion in evening talkEgyptian/ArabicSameerabreeze, gentle windSinhala/SanskritSamehforgiving, tolerantArabicSamielevated, sublimeArabicSami FouadElevated heartEgyptian/ArabicSamircompanion in evening talkArabicSamodraocean, seaJavanese/SanskritSamsonSun, strong oneEthiopian (Amharic)SamuelGod has heardHebrewSamuliHeard by GodFinnishSamvelHeard by God; Armenian form of SamuelArmenianSananAgreement, promiseThaiSanchoHoly, sanctifiedPortugueseSanderdefender of mankindDutchSandordefender of manHungarianSandrodefender of mankindItalianSandudefender of the peopleRomanianSangBright, noble, morningVietnameseSanggyunAuspicious balanceKoreanSanghyunAuspicious virtueKoreanSanhaMountain and riverKoreanSanidupeaceful one, tranquil sonSinhalaSanjarthe one who attacks; ruler; Seljuk sultan namePersianSanjayTriumphant, victoriousSanskritSanjayavictorious, triumphantSinhala/SanskritSanmiReward meYoruba/NigerianSanteriDefender of mankindFinnishSantiagoSaint James; SupplanterSpanishSanuyeRed cloudNative American (Miwok)SarawutEssence of knowledgeThaiSardonyxbanded orange-brown carnelian stoneGreek (combination of 'sard' and 'onyx')Sardorleader, commanderUzbek/PersianSarethessence, substanceKhmerSargisNamed for Saint Sargis, protector saintArmenianSarkisNamed for Saint Sarkis, patron of young love and soldiersArmenianSarpSteep, rugged, toughTurkishSarpongPrecious; nobleAkan (Ghanaian)SartajCrown, chief among allPunjabiSarunprotector, guardianKhmerSarvcypress treePersianSasanfounder of the Sassanid dynastyPersianSasindumoon god, lord of the moonSinhalaSašodefender of mankind, form of AlexanderSlavicSasunNamed for the Sasun region, home of legendary heroesArmenianSathapornBlessed establishmentThaiSathitEstablished, settledThaiSathvikpure, virtuous, calmTelugu/SanskritSatoshiWise, quick-wittedJapaneseSatriaknight, warriorSanskrit/IndonesianSaulAsked for, prayed forHebrewScottFrom ScotlandScottishSeamussupplanterCelticSeanGod is graciousIrishSebastiaanvenerable, reveredDutchSebastianvenerableLatinSebastiánvenerable, reveredCzech/SlovakSebastiãoRevered, venerablePortugueseSébastienRevered, venerableFrenchSebestyenvenerable, reveredHungarianSedgwickplace by the sword-grassEnglishSefaWealthy; one who prospersAkan (Ghanaian)SegunConquer, achieve victoryYoruba/NigerianSeifSwordEgyptian/ArabicSeiriolbright; radiantWelshSeiulichiefly title nameSamoanSejinWorld and truthKoreanSejunWorld's talentKoreanSekanijoy and laughterMalawianSekhemPower, strengthEgyptianSekyiOne who is precious and honoredAkan (Ghanaian)SelamawiPeacefulEthiopian (Amharic)SelbyWillow farmEnglishSelçukFast-flowing water; founder of Seljuk dynastyTurkishSelimSafe, sound, peacefulTurkishSelormGod's mercy is with himAkan (Ghanaian)Selvanson, wealthy/prosperous oneTamilSelwynblessed friendWelshSemname, renownDutchSemihGenerous, magnanimousTurkishSemisiPacific form of JamesTongan/SamoanSemyonheard by GodRussianSenalarmy leader, commanderSinhalaSenanOld, wiseIrishSendoaStrong, robustBasqueSengathirred rays, radiant like the rising sunTamilSengedorjlion vajraMongolianSengolsceptre of justiceTamilSenguttuvanthe great Chera king, 'red Kuttuvan'TamilSeojunAuspicious talentKoreanSeokjinPrecious stoneKoreanSepehrsky; heavensPersianSeppGod will addDutchSequoyahSparrow / after the inventor of the Cherokee syllabaryNative American (Cherokee)SerafimBurning ones, angelic beingsPortugueseSerapiãoOf SerapisPortugueseSerbanof Serbian originRomanianSereyrothfree chariot, free vehicleKhmerSereyvuthfreedom, libertyKhmerSergeServant, attendantFrenchSergeiservant, attendantRussianSergioServant, attendantFilipinoSergiuservant, attendantRomanianSerhanHead ruler, chief khanTurkishSerhatBorder, frontierTurkishSerikbolbecome a companion, be a worthy partnerKazakhSerkanHead of the tribe, leader's bloodTurkishSerpentinemottled green stone of transformationLatin (gemstone, 'serpent-like')ServiusTo keep, protectLatinSesostrisSon of the goddess WosretEgyptianSethAppointedHebrewSethapongNoble blessingThaiSetiOf Seth, follower of SethEgyptianSetiawanloyal, faithful manJavanese/IndonesianSetorOur helper; the one who assistsAkan (Ghanaian)SettimioseventhItalianSeunghyunVictorious virtueKoreanSeungkwanVictorious and generousKoreanSevagDark-eyed; dark-hairedArmenianSevakBlack-eyed; dark-hairedArmenianSevanNamed for Lake Sevan, Armenia's largest lakeArmenianSeveravoidSeveriStern, severeFinnishSeverinStern, severeLatinSéverinStern, severeFrenchSeverinoStern, severeLatinSeverynstern, severeUkrainian/LatinSewerynStern, severePolishSextusSixthLatinSeyoumHe has been named/appointedEthiopian (Amharic)ShabakaNubian royal nameEgyptian/NubianShadiSinger, one who singsEgyptian/ArabicShadrackCommand of Aku (adapted biblical name)East African/BiblicalShakirthankful, gratefulArabicShalvauncertain, noble family nameGeorgianShanmountain; kindChineseShaneGod is graciousCelticShaohancontinuing the galaxy; heritageChineseShaojuncontinuing talentChineseShaoweicontinuing greatnessChineseShauryaValor, braverySanskritShayAdmirable, statelyIrishShayanworthy; deservingPersianSheldonSteep valleyEnglishShemName, renownHebrewShengvictory; to flourish; sageChineseSherifNoble, honorableEgyptian/ArabicSherlockbright hair, fair-hairedEnglishShermanshear man, wool cutterEnglishShervinlion-hearted; bravePersianSherzodlion-bornUzbekShimelesHe has become old/wise (elder)Ethiopian (Amharic)ShimonHe has heardHebrewShinTrue, genuineJapaneseShindongNew and easternKoreanShinichiTrue, first sonJapaneseShintaroTrue, big sonJapaneseShirzadlion-born; born like a lionPersianShivAuspicious, the god ShivaSanskritShivamAuspicious, good, benevolentSanskritShlokHymn or verseSanskritShoTo fly, soar, prosperityJapaneseShoheiSoaring, flying peacefullyJapaneseShongkhoconch shell, sacred symbolBengali/SanskritShotahonoring poet Shota RustaveliGeorgianShreyanone who is auspicious, more excellentBengali/SanskritShuGod of air, emptinessEgyptianShubhronilpure blue, radiant skyBengali/SanskritShujiExcellent, correct second sonJapaneseShunQuick, talented, obedientJapaneseShuolarge; brilliantChineseSiavashpossessor of black stallions; noble princePersianSibeliussurname of composer Jean SibeliusFinnish surnameSiciidhappy, fortunateSomali/ArabicSidamonuncertain, rare noble surname-nameGeorgianSiddharthOne who has attained his goalsSanskritSiebevictory of the peopleDutchSiegfriedVictorious peaceGermanSiemlistener, God has heardDutchSietsevictoriousDutchSifaksvariant historic form linked to SyphaxAmazigh/BerberSifaxalternate spelling of the Numidian royal name SyphaxAmazigh/BerberSigfridvictory peaceNorse/GermanicSigmundVictorious protectorGermanSigurdguardian of victoryScandinavianSikatunaNamed after a historic chieftainFilipinoSikiruSecret, discreetYoruba/Nigerian (Arabic-influenced)SilasWood or forestLatinSillimanitefibrous gray-blue crystalEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Benjamin Silliman)SilvanoOf the forestLatinSilvestroof the forest, wildItalianSilvioof the forest, woodsItalianSilviuof the forest, woodRomanianSimãoHe has heardPortugueseSimbaLionSwahiliSimeonHe has heardHebrewSimionhe has heardRomanianSimoHe has heardFinnishSimonHe has heard; widely used Armenian Christian nameArmenianSimounHe who hears (literary)FilipinoSinanspearhead, shiningArabicSinceregenuine, honestEnglishSinclairholy / clear lightScottishSinghaLionThaiSionGod is gracious (Welsh John)WelshSionePacific form of JohnSamoan/TonganSiorfarmer (Welsh George)WelshSipanNamed for Mount Sipan near Lake VanArmenianSiratGlorious lightThaiSirichaiGlorious victoryThaiSiripongGlorious blessingThaiSiriusthe Dog Star; brightest star in the night skyGreekSisakNamed for the legendary founder of Syunik provinceArmenianSisayHe has multiplied/increased the family lineEthiopian (Amharic)Sisowathroyal lineage nameKhmerSitaramacombined name of Sita and RamaTelugu/SanskritSithijaborn of thought, intellectualSinhalaSitorusclan/marga name used as given nameBatak (North Sumatra)SitricVictorious, triumphantIrishSivertguardian of victoryScandinavianSivuthalion heroKhmerSiwonBeginning of poetryKoreanSiwooPoetic and outstandingKoreanSixtussixthCzechSixtus-Reignsixth + rule, sovereigntyLatin/EnglishSiyoonPoetic allowanceKoreanSizwethe nationZuluSjoerdguardian of the peaceDutchSkandaGod of war, another name for KartikeyaSanskritSketcha rough preliminary drawingEnglishSkuliprotector, shelterNorseSkúliprotector, shieldOld NorseSlaineHealth, wellbeingIrishSlametsafe, well-beingJavaneseSlateblue-gray stoneEnglishSlavengloriousCroatianSlaveynightingaleBulgarianSlaviborone who fights for gloryCzechSlavkoglorySlavicSlavojglory in battleCzech/SlovakSlavomildear glory, lover of gloryCzechSlavomírglory and peaceCzech/SlovakSławomirPeaceful gloryPolishSlobodanfree, freedomSerbianSmbatNamed for several Armenian kings and generalsArmenianSmenkhkareVigorous is the soul of RaEgyptianSneferuHe who perfectsEgyptianSnorreattack, twistScandinavianSnorriuncertain, possibly 'attack'Old NorseSobekCrocodile godEgyptianSocratesmaster of his craft, soundGreekSoghomonArmenian form of Solomon; peaceArmenianSohailthe star Canopus; bright starPersianSohomI am that (spiritual affirmation of self)Bengali/SanskritSohrabshining; brilliantPersianSokhengpeaceful fortuneKhmerSokunthearithpure peaceful powerKhmerSokwStanding bearNative American (Algonquin, rare)Solarof the sunLatinSolferinovivid magenta-pink colorNamed for the Battle of Solferino, ItalySolomonPeace, wisdomEthiopian (Amharic)Solomon-Reefpeace + coral ridgeHebrew/EnglishSolonwise oneGreekSomabody, from Sam-uel contextHungarianSombatFortune, wealthThaiSombathwealth, prosperityKhmerSomboonComplete, fulfilledThaiSombunFully completeThaiSomchaiReal manThaiSomdetRoyal, exaltedThaiSomerledsummer traveler / VikingScottishSomeswaralord of the moon, another name for ShivaTelugu/SanskritSomjitSteadfast heartThaiSomkiatWorthy of honorThaiSomphongWorthy supportThaiSomphopWorthy encounter, fitting meetingThaiSompongWorthy supportThaiSomsakWorthy of powerThaiSonMountainVietnameseSonnysonEnglishSoobinExcellent and refinedKoreanSophalfruitful, successfulKhmerSopheaklucky, auspiciousKhmerSopheanuthfortunate leaderKhmerSorensternDanishSorinsun-bornRomanianSosNamed for the ancient plane tree grove sacred to ArmeniansArmenianSosopet form of Ioseb (Joseph)GeorgianSosukeSoaring helperJapaneseSotaSoaring, or great helperJapaneseSouhardofriendship, goodwill of heartBengali/SanskritSouravfragrance, one with a pleasant auraBengali/SanskritSourishlord of the gods, chief deityBengali/SanskritSousaFrom the willow riverbankPortugueseSoutaBig/Sudden/SoundJapaneseSpirosspirit, breathGreekSprucespruce tree, tidyEnglishSricharansacred feet, blessedTelugu/SanskritSrikanthbeautiful throat, another name for ShivaTelugu/SanskritSrinivasabode of prosperity; another name for VishnuTelugu/SanskritSristidharbearer of creation, sustainer of the universeBengali/SanskritStandishStony pasturelandIrishStanislausglorious camp / stand of glorySlavicStanislavto become gloriousCzech/SlovakStanislav Jánto become glorious, God is graciousSlovakStanisławOne who achieves gloryPolishStankoto become gloriousSlovakStantonStony townEnglishStavroscrossGreekSteadfastunwavering, firmly loyalEnglishStefanCrown, garlandGermanStefanoCrown, garlandItalianSteffancrown (Welsh Stephen)WelshSteffencrown, wreathScandinavianStellancalm, star-likeSwedishStellaricstar rulermodern invented (blend of Stellar + Alaric)StenstoneDutchStepancrownRussianStephenCrown or garlandGreekSterlingGenuine; valuableEnglishSterling-Vaneof high value, silver + weathervaneEnglishStewartsteward / keeper of the estateScottishStigPath or wandererOld NorseStijnsteadfastDutchStipecrown (form of Stephen)Croatian (Dalmatian)Stjepancrown (form of Stephen)CroatianStonestone, rockEnglishStormtempest, stormDutchStoyanone who stands firm, steadfastBulgarianStrachanvalley of the streamsScottishStrahinjafearless oneSerbianStruanstream / brookScottishStuartsteward / keeper of the estateScottishSubaruTo govern, unite; the Pleiades star clusterJapaneseSubramanyavery radiant one, another name for KartikeyaTelugu/SanskritSudarshangood-looking, of beautiful appearanceSinhala/SanskritSudeshof one's own good country, patriotSinhala/SanskritSudheervery wise, braveTelugu/SanskritSudiptowell-lit, brightly shiningBengali/SanskritSugiartoprosperous, generousJavaneseSuhailstar (Canopus), gentleArabicSuhartogood wealth, prosperousJavaneseSuhaybreddish, ruddy-complexionedArabicSukHappinessThaiSukhbaataraxe heroMongolianSulaimanman of peaceArabicSullivandark eyesIrishSuloSweet, charmingFinnishSultanruler, authorityArabicSultaniKing, sultanSwahiliSundarambeautiful, handsome oneTamilSundarapandianhandsome Pandya kingTamilSungchulAccomplished and firmKoreanSunghoAccomplished and grandKoreanSungjinAccomplished truthKoreanSungminAccomplished and cleverKoreanSungwoonAccomplished fortuneKoreanSunilVery blue, dark blueSanskritSunstoneglittering golden-orange stoneEnglish (gemstone)SunthornBeautiful, well-spokenThaiSunwooGoodness and excellenceKoreanSureshRuler of the godsSanskritSuriyaSunThaiSuryaThe sunSanskritSuryosunJavanese/SanskritSusairajking devoted to St. JosephTamil (Christian)Susantopeaceful, calmJavaneseSussexsouth SaxonsOld English (place: Sussex, England)SusumuTo advance, progressJapaneseSusumu-KaiTo advance, oceanJapaneseSutansultan, noble titleMinangkabau/MalaySutherlandsouthern landScottishSutrisnopeaceful, calm manJavaneseSuvinethgood leader, well-guidedSinhalaSuwanGoldThaiSváťaholyCzechSvatoplukholy people/tribeCzech/SlovakSvatoslavholy gloryCzech/SlovakSvenyoung man, youthDutchSverreSwinging/SpinningOld NorseSvetislavholy glorySerbianSvetoslavholy glorySlavicSvetozarradiant lightSlavicSviatohorholy mountain, giant of legendUkrainian/SlavicSvyatoslavholy gloryUkrainianSvyatoslavkolittle holy gloryUkrainianSyafiqcompassionate, sympatheticArabic/MalaySyahrulmonth, honorArabic/IndonesianSylvainOf the forestFrenchSylvan-Cruzof the woods + crossLatin/SpanishSylvanusof the woods, forestLatinSylvesterWooded, of the forestLatinSymeonHe has heardPolishSymphorienBringing together, harmonyFrenchSyphaxNumidian royal name, meaning debatedAmazigh/BerberSzilardsolid, firmHungarianSzymonHe has heardPolish
Unisex names starting with S
SadikiFaithful, loyalSwahiliSaganhonoring astronomer Carl SaganEnglishSagewise person or herbLatinSahibjotLight of the masterPunjabiSalaampeaceArabicSalempeaceHebrewSamtold by GodHebrewSanghacommunity, spiritual assemblyKhmer/PaliSansaruniverse, cosmosMongolianSaromquiet, calmKhmerSašadefender of the peopleSlavic (diminutive of Aleksandar)Sashadefender of mankindRussianSawyerwoodcutterEnglishSegaraocean, seaSanskrit/IndonesianSelamPeaceEthiopian (Amharic)SeluSamoan form of CyrusSamoanSelwynnefriend from the manor, good friendEnglish (variant of Selwyn)Sequoiagiant redwood treeCherokeeSetgelheart, mind, spiritMongolianSetyaloyal, truthfulSanskrit/JavaneseShahinfalconPersianShaiGiftHebrewShalomPeaceHebrewShaniMarvelous, wonderfulSwahiliShappared thunderSiouxSheaStately or hawkishIrishShelleymeadow on a ledgeEnglishShilohtranquilHebrewShionAster flowerJapaneseSholaBlessed with wealth (short for Oluwasholaoluwa)Yoruba/NigerianShukuruGratitude, thanksSwahiliSihasinhopeNavajoSimarpreetLoving remembrance of GodPunjabiSinarelated to Avicenna (Ibn Sina); wisePersianSinovuyoWe have joyXhosaSiphosethuGift to usZuluSithaclean, chaste (from Sanskrit Sita)KhmerSivornlion color, golden lionKhmerSiyabulelaWe are gratefulXhosa/ZuluSkythe skyEnglishSkylerscholarDutchSloanraider, warriorCelticSocheatpure, cleanKhmerSokhahappiness, peaceKhmerSokhempeaceful, tranquil placeKhmerSolsunLatin/SpanishSolarisof the sunLatinSolenesolemn, dignifiedFrenchSolsticesun standing stillLatinSombolotus flowerKhmerSopheaclear, pureKhmerSoraSkyJapaneseSorleysummer wandererCelticSovanngoldKhmerSparrowsmall songbirdEnglishSpinelbrilliant red or blue royal gemLatin (gemstone, 'thorn')SudiLuckSwahiliSukheeshort form of Sukhbaatar, axeMongolianSunnybright, cheerfulEnglishSylvanof the woods, forest spiritLatin
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