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Baby Names That Start With S

3817 baby names beginning with the letter S — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

The most-loved baby names starting with S, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.

Girl Names

Sidney#1734 in the U.S.Wide meadow, wide island (or from Saint-Denis)Solene#1744 in the U.S.Solemn, religious, ceremoniousSahana#1782 in the U.S.Patience, endurance, forbearanceSianni#1783 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna/Sian; no single fixed lexical meaningSarina#1795 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Shoshana#1796 in the U.S.LilyShayla#1815 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayStormy#1835 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentSabine#1871 in the U.S.A SabineSantana#1872 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyShannon#1873 in the U.S.Old, ancientSury#1874 in the U.S.Lady, princess, noblewomanShyla#1888 in the U.S.Daughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)Sheyla#1903 in the U.S.Blind (variant of Sheila, from Cecilia)Star#1904 in the U.S.Star (the celestial body)Sonya#1917 in the U.S.WisdomSiobhan#1931 in the U.S.God is gracious (Irish form of Joan/Jane)Sullivan#1948 in the U.S.EyeShai#1963 in the U.S.giftSora#1972 in the U.S.SkySamaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulScottlyn#1989 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speakerSherlyn#1990 in the U.S.PlainStormie#1991 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentSenna#2002 in the U.S.A nature/plant name from the senna shrub (Cassia), popularized in Dutch usage; sometimes connecSianna#2003 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Siân, the Welsh form of Jane/Jehanne, from Hebrew via 'God is gracious'. Saira#2023 in the U.S.TravellerSheila#2024 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name CaeciSwayze#2025 in the U.S.From the surname Swayze, an anglicized spelling of German Schweizer/Schweiz meaning 'Swiss'. PoSamiya#2047 in the U.S.From Arabic root s-m-w (relating to height/sky), meaning 'elevated, exalted, sublime, high-mindSaraya#2048 in the U.S.My princessShanaya#2107 in the U.S.On my wayShirleyan#2140 in the U.S.Shirleyan is an early-twentieth-century blend joining Shirley, an English surname and place namSade#2162 in the U.S.Rule with nobilityShae#2163 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.Scotland#2181 in the U.S.Land of the ScotsSamaira#2225 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversationSayla#2226 in the U.S.princess, noble oneSofiya#2317 in the U.S.wisdom, skill, knowledgeShaina#2336 in the U.S.beautiful, prettyShira#2337 in the U.S.song, poem, poetry, hymnSusana#2338 in the U.S.lily, roseSusie#2339 in the U.S.lilySayori#2373 in the U.S.peaceful, helpfulSamari#2396 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companionSanaa#2397 in the U.S.radiance, brilliance, loftinessSamarah#2420 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companionShaindy#2421 in the U.S.beautiful, prettySinai#2422 in the U.S.holy mountain, place of divine revelationSyeda#2423 in the U.S.noble lady, mistress, leaderSariya#2449 in the U.S.pure, flowing streamSequoia#2450 in the U.S.named for Cherokee linguist SequoyahSeven#2451 in the U.S.the number seven, divine completenessSima#2452 in the U.S.sky, treasure, signSolei#2476 in the U.S.sunSabina#2518 in the U.S.Sabine woman (member of the ancient Sabine people of Italy)Skai#2519 in the U.S.CloudSoleia#2520 in the U.S.modern sun-inspired coinage; no established etymologyShreya#2545 in the U.S.Superior, betterStarr#2546 in the U.S.starSuzanne#2547 in the U.S.LilySueko#2553 in the U.S.Sueko is a Japanese given name from the early twentieth century; written in romaji here, its meSaniya#2590 in the U.S.radiant, brilliant, exaltedShania#2622 in the U.S.On my wayShayna#2623 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely.Samia#2643 in the U.S.elevated, exaltedSanaya#2644 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, lingerSumaya#2645 in the U.S.High, elevated, loftySunshine#2682 in the U.S.Sunshine (the English word).Suttyn#2708 in the U.S.South townSitara#2733 in the U.S.StarSusannah#2734 in the U.S.LilySonny#2761 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSouline#2762 in the U.S.ReligiousStacey#2763 in the U.S.ResurrectionStephany#2764 in the U.S.Crown, wreathScotlynn#2787 in the U.S.Land of the ScotsSelma#2788 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSuzanna#2839 in the U.S.LilySakina#2872 in the U.S.Calmness, peaceScotti#2873 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speakerSeoni#2874 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSevynn#2911 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSimona#2912 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSamirah#2955 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSerayah#2956 in the U.S.Origin uncertainShaylee#2957 in the U.S.ClearingSkylah#2958 in the U.S.ScholarSonja#2959 in the U.S.WisdomSonora#2960 in the U.S.Resounding; sonorousSakura#3001 in the U.S.Cherry blossom (桜); in Japanese culture a universal symbol of beauty, renewal, and impermanenceScarleth#3002 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with pSkarlett#3003 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Scarlett, the vivid red color; evokes passion, boldness, and fierce femiShia#3036 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'shai' or 'shia,' meaning 'gift' or 'gift of God'; also related to the Hebrew root Siana#3037 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Safia#3066 in the U.S.From Arabic safi meaning pure, clear, or sincere; also used to mean best friend of the Prophet,Saisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) anSena#3105 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and arSkylee#3106 in the U.S.A creative spelling of Skylee or Skylie, combining Sky (from Old Norse ský meaning cloud) with Sahasra#3153 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limSaori#3154 in the U.S.Written with kanji for 'sa' (sand, thread, early) and 'ori' (weaving), the most common reading Sicily#3155 in the U.S.Taken from Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest Mediterranean island. The ancient Greek name Stefany#3156 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stephanie, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath', a symbol ofShurla#3173 in the U.S.Shurla is a coined mid-century girl's name close in sound to Shirley and Sherla. It has no docuSanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; aSayani#3256 in the U.S.Wise, clever, grown-up; from the Hindi and Bengali word sayani/sayaaniSandy#3316 in the U.S.Pet form of Sandra and Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind'

Boy Names

Syrus#1724 in the U.S.A SyrianShayan#1758 in the U.S.Worthy, deserving, suitableScotty#1769 in the U.S.From Scotland; a Scotsman (pet form of Scott)Shiv#1784 in the U.S.The auspicious one (the god Shiva)Suleiman#1785 in the U.S.Man of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)Savion#1799 in the U.S.The new houseSavior#1800 in the U.S.One who savesSantiel#1810 in the U.S.Saint of God (modern blend of Santi- and -el)Sebastien#1842 in the U.S.From Sebastia; venerable, revered (French form of Sebastian)Summit#1843 in the U.S.The highest point, peakSalomon#1855 in the U.S.PeaceShaurya#1856 in the U.S.Valour, heroism, strength, mightStorm#1870 in the U.S.Storm, tempestSylvan#1911 in the U.S.Wood, forestSaleh#1960 in the U.S.VirtuousSheldon#1961 in the U.S.Valley with steep sidesSir#1962 in the U.S.SirSuede#1963 in the U.S.Suede leather; literally 'from Sweden'Shulem#2022 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-mSamarth#2035 in the U.S.Strong, powerful, capable, suitableSimcha#2050 in the U.S.Happiness, joySalman#2067 in the U.S.SafeSaleem#2085 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactShaan#2086 in the U.S.Dignity, dignifiedSloan#2087 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'Sameer#2107 in the U.S.Companion in evening conversation; one who keeps company in late-night talk, from Arabic root sSylvester#2108 in the U.S.Wooded, wildSai#2162 in the U.S.SaintSymere#2163 in the U.S.Modern African American invented name with no established traditional meaning.Siddharth#2201 in the U.S.One who has accomplished a goalSyair#2202 in the U.S.Poetry, verse; from Arabic shi'r, used in Malay for a traditional form of poetry.Saylor#2223 in the U.S.Acrobat, dancerSyre#2224 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established traditional meaning; sometimes loosely tied to sire (lSaad#2251 in the U.S.happiness, good fortuneSelim#2252 in the U.S.safe, peaceful, soundSahir#2277 in the U.S.sorcerer, wakeful, enchantingSkye#2278 in the U.S.sky, Isle of SkyeSaige#2298 in the U.S.wise one, sage herbSamar#2299 in the U.S.evening conversation, enchantingSora#2300 in the U.S.skyStefano#2301 in the U.S.crown, garlandSanthiago#2328 in the U.S.Saint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/YaaSoul#2329 in the U.S.The soul; spirit; essential being; from Old English sawol (soul, spirit, the animating principlSasha#2355 in the U.S.Defender of men; Russian diminutive of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/anStratton#2356 in the U.S.Settlement on a Roman road; from Old English straet (paved Roman road, from Latin strata via: pSakai#2385 in the U.S.For the benefit of; sake; from Japanese sakai (boundary, border) or a common Japanese surname mShakur#2386 in the U.S.Grateful; thankful; from Arabic shakur (very grateful, most thankful) — Al-Shakur (The Most GraShriyan#2432 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the Safwan#2462 in the U.S.Smooth rocks; pure; serene; from Arabic safwan (smooth stones, polished rocks — associated withSahil#2463 in the U.S.Shore; riverbank; guide; from Arabic sahil (shore, coast, the bank of a river or sea)Selvin#2464 in the U.S.Friend at court; from Germanic Selvin/Sylvain (sel: hall, palace + win: friend) or a variant ofSymir#2465 in the U.S.modern invented name with a Sy- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Samir ('evening comSandro#2540 in the U.S.Defending menStephon#2541 in the U.S.Crown, wreathShannon#2618 in the U.S.Old, ancientShlok#2619 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).Sven#2620 in the U.S.BoySalaar#2653 in the U.S.leader, commanderSalim#2654 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactShelby#2655 in the U.S.Willow farmShloimy#2656 in the U.S.peace (diminutive of Solomon)Sirius#2657 in the U.S.glowing, scorchingSteel#2658 in the U.S.steel (the metal); strength, durabilitySylus#2659 in the U.S.Holy, saintlySurya#2696 in the U.S.SunSailor#2731 in the U.S.Acrobat, dancerSaviour#2732 in the U.S.One who savesSholom#2733 in the U.S.PeaceSorin#2734 in the U.S.SunSubhan#2818 in the U.S.Glory, praiseSufyan#2819 in the U.S.Nimble, fast, lightSamael#2898 in the U.S.Venom of GodShmiel#2899 in the U.S.Name of GodStoney#2900 in the U.S.Origin uncertainStevie#2982 in the U.S.Crown or wreath; a diminutive of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or gSaeed#3030 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessedSharvil#3031 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by sourceSakari#3080 in the U.S.Finnish form of Zacharias/Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyah meaning God has remembered or rememberSaxon#3081 in the U.S.From Old English and Latin Saxo, referring to a member of the Saxon people; the tribal name posShlome#3082 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peaceSilvio#3083 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Silvius, from Latin silva meaning forest or woodland, suggesting onSriyan#3084 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sri, meaning radiance, prosperity, and auspiciousness, as an attribute of the godStockton#3085 in the U.S.English place-name and surname from Old English stocc (tree stump, post) and tun (settlement, eStryker#3086 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Dutch or Low German striker, meaning one who strikes or a smoShraga#3197 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings lightSusumu#3203 in the U.S.Susumu is a Japanese boy's name taken from the verb susumu, 'to advance', 'to move forward' or Sadao#3232 in the U.S.Sadao is a Japanese masculine name ending in -o, common in men's names. The element sada is oftSanto#3254 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and SpanishStuart#3255 in the U.S.Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became ScotStyles#3256 in the U.S.English surname for someone living by a stile — the steps over a field wall — now chosen for itSylis#3257 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'aSekai#3311 in the U.S.World; the Japanese word sekai used as a given nameShamar#3312 in the U.S.Modern American name, sibling of Shemar, whose sound matches Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, to keep

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