Baby Names That Start With S
2360 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
Samari#3161 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companionSena#3162 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and arShalom#3163 in the U.S.Peace, completeness, wholeness, well-being; from Hebrew shalom, a greeting and a blessingSicily#3164 in the U.S.Taken from Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest Mediterranean island. The ancient Greek name Sofiya#3165 in the U.S.wisdom, skill, knowledgeSeren#3207 in the U.S.From Welsh seren, 'star'Shaylee#3208 in the U.S.ClearingSkylee#3209 in the U.S.A creative spelling of Skylee or Skylie, combining Sky (from Old Norse ský meaning cloud) with Saori#3243 in the U.S.Written with kanji for 'sa' (sand, thread, early) and 'ori' (weaving), the most common reading Sayori#3244 in the U.S.peaceful, helpfulSayler#3290 in the U.S.Variant of Saylor, a surname from Middle High German seiler, 'rope maker', or Old French sailleSiana#3291 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Silvana#3339 in the U.S.Of the forest, woodland; Italian feminine of Silvanus, the Roman god of woodsSekani#3378 in the U.S.From Tumbuka (Malawi) Sekani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful'; here for girlsSevynn#3379 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSilver#3380 in the U.S.The precious metal and its gleaming color; an English word name from Old English seolforSolai#3381 in the U.S.Modern coinage on Sol — Latin 'sun' — with an -ai finish; possibly echoing Tamil cholai, 'groveSwara#3382 in the U.S.From Sanskrit svara, 'musical note, tone, sound' — the seven swaras are Indian music's scaleSirena#3445 in the U.S.From Greek/Spanish sirena, 'siren, mermaid' — the enchanting sea-singer of mythSolara#3446 in the U.S.Modern coinage on Latin sol/solaris, 'sun, of the sun' — 'the sunny one', with a flowing -ara eSumayya#3447 in the U.S.From Arabic sumayya, 'high, lofty, elevated' — borne by the first martyr of IslamSimona#3509 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSincere#3510 in the U.S.From the English word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest, whole'Sahar#3565 in the U.S.Dawn, the time just before sunrise; from Arabic sahar, beloved in Persian and Urdu as wellSamora#3566 in the U.S.From Samora (an African surname, as in Samora Machel) and a Samara/Amora echo; routes layeredSapphira#3567 in the U.S.From Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire' (the blue gem) — also a New Testament nameSaray#3568 in the U.S.Spanish-favored form of Sarai — Hebrew 'my princess', Abraham's wife before God renamed her SarSiyara#3569 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic sayyara, 'a traveler; a caravan; a planet' and a Hindi/Urdu 'a star; a wanShams#3635 in the U.S.From Arabic shams, 'the sun' — also the name of Rumi's beloved teacher, Shams of TabrizShree#3636 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess LakshmSiani#3700 in the U.S.From Welsh Siani — a pet form of Sian (the Welsh Jane/Jane), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracSummit#3701 in the U.S.From the word summit — from Latin summum, 'the highest, the top'; 'the highest point, the peak,Swayzie#3702 in the U.S.Modern coinage from the surname Swayze/Swasey (an English surname of uncertain origin) with a -Shanvi#3765 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestatSona#3766 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sona, 'gold', and Armenian Sona (a name of beauty); routes layeredShriya#3824 in the U.S.Prosperity, beauty, grace; from Sanskrit shri, an epithet of the goddess LakshmiSedra#3893 in the U.S.Variant of Sidra — Arabic sidrah, the lote tree, especially the celestial Sidrat al-Muntaha of Solomia#3894 in the U.S.Ukrainian form of Salome, from Hebrew shalom, 'peace'Soren#3895 in the U.S.From Danish Søren — a form of Latin Severus, 'stern, severe' — borne by philosopher Søren KierkSavvy#3961 in the U.S.From the word savvy, 'shrewd, knowing' (via French/Portuguese savoir, 'to know') — also a pet fSaylah#3962 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Say- of Saylor with -lah, echoing the biblical musical terSelin#3963 in the U.S.From Turkish Selin, 'a flowing flood/torrent' (or from selen); also echoes Celine ('moon'); rouSila#3964 in the U.S.From Turkish Şıla/Sıla — 'a return home; rain after drought; the beloved homeland'; also SanskrSimi#3965 in the U.S.Pet form of Simran ('meditation') or Simone (from Simon, 'God has heard'); routes layeredSonja#3966 in the U.S.WisdomSoul#3967 in the U.S.The spirit or essence of a person; an English word name from Old English sawolStetson#3968 in the U.S.From the surname Stetson — likely 'son of Stid/Stede' (an English surname); famous as the cowboSafiyyah#4052 in the U.S.From Arabic safiyya, 'pure, sincere; a close, chosen friend' — a wife of the ProphetSaja#4053 in the U.S.From Arabic saja, 'to be calm, still' — the serene quiet of the nightSarayah#4054 in the U.S.Modern -ah elaboration of Sarai/Saraya — Hebrew 'my princess' — in the melodic -ayah familyShaya#4055 in the U.S.From Yeshaya/Shaya — a Yiddish pet form of Isaiah, 'Yahweh is salvation' — also read in PersianSnow#4056 in the U.S.Frozen white precipitation; from Old English snaw — a word name for purity, winter, and fairy-tSuede#4057 in the U.S.From the word suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leatherSveya#4058 in the U.S.A modern name with a Slavic flavour — echoing svet/sv;a, 'light; one's own; sacred'; no single Salina#4154 in the U.S.Spelling of Selina/Selene — from Greek, 'the moon'; also echoes Latin salina, 'a salt-pan/salt-Saydee#4155 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Sadie — the pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess, noblewoman'Shloka#4156 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shloka, 'verse, hymn, sacred couplet' — the meter of the Ramayana and MahabharataSparrow#4157 in the U.S.The small, common songbird; from Old English spearwa — emblem of the humble and divinely noticeSumayyah#4158 in the U.S.-yyah spelling of Sumayya — Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated'; the first martyr of IslamSavina#4255 in the U.S.From Latin Sabina — 'a Sabine woman', of the ancient Italic people — an early saint's nameSerina#4256 in the U.S.Spelling of Serena — from Latin serenus, 'calm, tranquil, serene, clear'Sharlotte#4257 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man', read 'little Shia#4258 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'shai' or 'shia,' meaning 'gift' or 'gift of God'; also related to the Hebrew root Symone#4259 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Simone — French feminine of Simon, Hebrew shim'on, 'he has heard; one who listensSaavi#4338 in the U.S.Variously a pet of Savitri ('the sun; a solar goddess') and a form of Saanvi (a name of the godSadia#4339 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'ida, 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' (the feminine of Saad/Said)Sallie#4340 in the U.S.A -ie spelling of Sally — a pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess, a noblewoman'Samani#4341 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mani family (echoing Imani 'faith', Amani 'peace', and Sanskrit 'equalitSaskia#4342 in the U.S.From Germanic Sachs, 'Saxon' — 'a Saxon woman' — a Dutch classic immortalized by Rembrandt's wiSeneca#4343 in the U.S.From the Seneca nation — an Iroquoian people, 'the people of the standing/great stone'; also a Solange#4344 in the U.S.From French Solange — from Latin Sollemnia, 'solemn; dignified; religious; sacred'Suraya#4345 in the U.S.From Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright cluster of stars (a 'gem-like constellation')Sabella#4442 in the U.S.Short form of Isabella — the Spanish/Italian Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God' — standing graSammie#4443 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Sammy — a pet form of Samantha ('God has heard/listener') or Samuel; for girlsShaindel#4444 in the U.S.From Yiddish Shaindel — from sheyn/schon, 'beautiful, pretty', with a diminutive -elSigrid#4445 in the U.S.From Old Norse Sigríðr — sigr, 'victory', plus fríðr, 'beautiful, fair' — 'beautiful victory'Suhana#4446 in the U.S.Pleasant, beautiful, charming, delightful; from Hindi/Urdu suhana, of Persian-influenced vocabuSvea#4447 in the U.S.The poetic personification of Sweden (Moder Svea, 'Mother Sweden'), from Svear, the people who Saryah#4533 in the U.S.Spelling of Sariah/Saraiah — from Hebrew, 'princess' (from Sarah) and/or 'the Lord is my princeSayge#4534 in the U.S.Spelling of Sage — from Latin sapius, 'wise', and the aromatic sage herbSephora#4535 in the U.S.Greek form of Zipporah — Hebrew Tzipporah, 'bird' — also linked to Greek for 'beauty'Seriyah#4536 in the U.S.Modern -iyah styling, most readably via biblical Seraiah — 'Yahweh is ruler/prince' — or a meloSafira#4647 in the U.S.A form of Sapphira — from the Greek sappheiros/Hebrew sappir, 'a sapphire; beautiful'; also linSafiyah#4648 in the U.S.From Arabic safiyya, 'pure, sincere; a close, chosen friend' — a wife of the ProphetSeylah#4650 in the U.S.Modern styling echoing Selah (a Hebrew musical-pause word) and the Sayla/Kaylah sound; routes iShaddai#4651 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shaddai — the divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty' (root debated: 'mountain' Shilo#4652 in the U.S.-o spelling of Shiloh — from Hebrew, 'a place of peace; tranquil; he who is to be sent' (a sacrSkylie#4653 in the U.S.Modern blend of Sky/Skye ('the sky'; the Isle of Skye, 'cloud island') with a -lie ending (echoSrinika#4654 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri/sri, 'prosperity, beauty, auspiciousness; the goddess Lakshmi', with a -nikaSaanvika#4735 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Saanvi/Sanvi — a name of the goddess Lakshmi (linked to 'together, united; kSamar#4736 in the U.S.From Arabic samar, 'evening conversation; pleasant talk and companionship after dark'; here forSamyra#4737 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Samira — Arabic 'companion in evening conversation', the friend of the nigSela#4738 in the U.S.From Hebrew sela, 'rock, cliff' — a biblical place; also linked to Selah, a musical pauseShyanne#4739 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Cheyenne, from the Dakota Sioux name Šahíyena, often interpreted as 'peoplSinclair#4740 in the U.S.From a Scottish clan/surname — 'from Saint-Clair' (a Norman place, from Latin clarus, 'clear, bSkylyn#4741 in the U.S.Modern blend of Sky (the heavens) with -lyn, 'lake'; also echoing 'skyline'Steely#4742 in the U.S.From the word steely, 'like steel; cold, strong, resolute' — a modern word-name (echoing SteelySuzette#4743 in the U.S.French diminutive of Susanne — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose' — 'little lily'Suzie#4744 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Susie — a pet form of Susan/Susannah, from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose'Saleen#4859 in the U.S.A modern name — from Arabic salim, 'safe, sound, whole, peaceful', and/or echoing Greek Selene,Salwa#4860 in the U.S.From Arabic salwa, 'comfort, solace, consolation; quail'Santina#4861 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Santa — from Latin sanctus, 'holy, saintly'; 'a little saint'Scotty#4862 in the U.S.Pet form of Scott — from the surname/word, 'a Scotsman, from Scotland'; here for girlsShaniya#4863 in the U.S.Spelling of Shania — popularized by Shania Twain, who took it from an Ojibwe phrase, 'I'm on mySkailyn#4864 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Sky/Skye (the English word 'sky') with the fashionable -lyn ending; no sSoledad#4865 in the U.S.From Spanish soledad, 'solitude' — a title of the Virgin Mary (Nuestra Señora de la Soledad)Soleya#4866 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Spanish sol, 'the sun' (as in Solana, Soleil); no single fixed root; Soliyana#4867 in the U.S.An Ethiopian (Amharic) name (Soliana) — variously linked to 'a gift of God', the name Solomon (
Boy Names
Steel#3174 in the U.S.steel (the metal); strength, durabilitySyon#3175 in the U.S.S-spelling of Zion/Sion — Hebrew Tsiyyon, the holy hill of Jerusalem, 'highest point' — also anSalah#3300 in the U.S.Righteousness, goodness, virtue, piety; from Arabic salah — as in Salah al-Din (Saladin), 'righSharvil#3301 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by sourceStoney#3302 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSamael#3366 in the U.S.Venom of GodSanty#3367 in the U.S.Short form of Santiago/Santino/Santos — from Latin sanctus, 'a saint; holy, sacred'Sekou#3368 in the U.S.From Mandinka/West African Sekou — linked to Arabic shaykh, 'learned one, elder', or 'fighter';Shraga#3369 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings lightStockton#3370 in the U.S.English place-name and surname from Old English stocc (tree stump, post) and tun (settlement, eSully#3371 in the U.S.Pet form of Sullivan — Irish Ó Súileabháin, 'dark/hawk eyes' — also an English place-name, 'souSampson#3435 in the U.S.Variant of Samson — Hebrew Shimshon, 'sun', from shemesh — the mighty biblical strongman; with Saviour#3436 in the U.S.One who savesSlayton#3437 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name — variously 'the settlement by the sloe trees' and 'the Sabastian#3497 in the U.S.A-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered' — the arrow-saint's nameShivin#3498 in the U.S.Modern -in form of Shiv/Shiva — from Sanskrit, 'the auspicious one' (Lord Shiva); no single fixSione#3499 in the U.S.Tongan form of John — 'God is gracious' — rugby-front-row standardSirius#3500 in the U.S.glowing, scorchingSupreme#3501 in the U.S.From the English word supreme — Latin supremus, 'highest, greatest' — a modern aspirational worSakari#3572 in the U.S.Finnish form of Zacharias/Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyah meaning God has remembered or rememberSevin#3573 in the U.S.From Turkish sevin, 'rejoice/be loved' lines — or a styled 'seven', the lucky number; routes laShayne#3574 in the U.S.-yne spelling of Shane — an Irish form of John (Seán), Hebrew 'God is gracious'Shyne#3575 in the U.S.From the English word shine — 'to glow, gleam, excel' — a modern word-name with a y-styled spelSanto#3643 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and SpanishSutter#3644 in the U.S.Occupational surname — 'shoemaker' (Latin sutor) — famous from Sutter's Mill, where the Gold RuSven#3645 in the U.S.BoySwayze#3646 in the U.S.From the English surname Swayze/Swasey — likely from Swavesey, a place in Cambridgeshire ('SwæfSacha#3739 in the U.S.French spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, from Greek, 'defender of Samy#3740 in the U.S.Franco-Arabic spelling of Sami — 'elevated, exalted' — Maghreb-Paris standardSeyon#3741 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Zion ('a highest point; a fortress', the holy hill of JShakur#3832 in the U.S.Grateful; thankful; from Arabic shakur (very grateful, most thankful) — Al-Shakur (The Most GraShloime#3833 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (from shalom)Sinan#3834 in the U.S.From Arabic sinan, 'a spearhead; the point of a spear' (a symbol of sharpness and strength)Sorren#3835 in the U.S.-en spelling of Soren — Danish form of Severinus, from Latin severus, 'stern, severe'Stanton#3836 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English stan, 'stone', plus tun, 'town/settlement' — 'Siah#3931 in the U.S.Short form of Josiah ('God supports/heals') or Isaiah ('God is salvation'); also a standalone mSohan#3932 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'Stafford#3933 in the U.S.From the English place-name/surname Stafford — from Old English staeth, 'a landing place, a staStyles#3934 in the U.S.English surname for someone living by a stile — the steps over a field wall — now chosen for itSaulo#4021 in the U.S.The Spanish/Portuguese form of Saul — from Hebrew Sha'ul, 'asked for; prayed for'Shneur#4022 in the U.S.From Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur, 'two lights' (often read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon lightShreyan#4023 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shreyan, 'better, superior; auspicious, excellent, prosperous'Shreyansh#4024 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shreyas, 'auspicious, excellent', plus ansh, 'part/portion' — 'a portion of gloryShreyas#4025 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shreyas, 'best, most excellent, superior, auspicious'Shylo#4026 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil, peaceful' or 'he to whom it belongs'; a biblical placSkanda#4027 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Skanda — a name of the Hindu war god Kartikeya/Murugan, son of Shiva; possibly 'lSolace#4028 in the U.S.From the word solace — 'comfort, consolation; relief in sorrow' (from Latin solacium)Stewart#4030 in the U.S.Old English stigweard, 'hall guardian' — the office that crowned a dynasty (Stuart kings)Sufiyan#4031 in the U.S.From Arabic Sufyan, 'swift; one who walks fast/briskly' (a classical Arabian name)Sajid#4118 in the U.S.From Arabic sajid, 'one who prostrates in worship; a devout worshipper'Savon#4119 in the U.S.Modern American composition in the -von family of Davon and Javon; the French word savon ('soapShine#4120 in the U.S.To give off light; the English verb-noun of radiance used as a word nameShivam#4121 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shivam, 'auspicious, pure, blessed, good' — also 'of Shiva', the great Hindu deitShivay#4122 in the U.S.Modern devotional name from Shiva — 'belonging to Shiva, the auspicious' (Om Namah Shivay)Sian#4123 in the U.S.From the Welsh Sian — a Welsh form of Jane/Jean/John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; more Soham#4124 in the U.S.From Sanskrit so'ham, 'I am he; I am that' (a sacred mantra of the unity of the self with the dStrider#4125 in the U.S.From the English word strider, 'one who strides/walks far'; famously the byname of Aragorn in TStryder#4126 in the U.S.Y-styled Strider — Aragorn's ranger byname, 'one who strides' — trail-tunedSwade#4127 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Suede (the soft leather, 'from Sweden') and Swayze; no single fixed rootSerafin#4232 in the U.S.Spanish/Polish form of Seraphim — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones; the fiery (highest) Shahzain#4233 in the U.S.Modern Pakistani compound of Persian shah, 'king', and Arabic zain, 'beauty, grace' — read as 'Shep#4234 in the U.S.Short form of Shepherd/Shepard — Old English sceaphierde, 'one who herds sheep'Shrey#4235 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shreyas/shrey, 'best, superior, most excellent; auspicious, good, prosperity, gooSalar#4366 in the U.S.From Persian salar, 'commander, chief' — the sipah-salar led armiesSayed#4367 in the U.S.From Arabic sayyid, 'lord, master' — the honorific of the Prophet's descendantsShaul#4368 in the U.S.From Hebrew Sha'ul, 'asked for, prayed for' — the original form of Saul (Israel's first king)Shedeur#4369 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shedeur, variously 'the Almighty is light; the spreading of light; the shedding of Shiva#4370 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious, benign' — the great Hindu deity Shiva; here fShourya#4371 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shaurya, 'valor, bravery, heroism, prowess'Siraj#4372 in the U.S.Lamp, light, a shining torch; from Arabic siraj — the Quran calls the sun a 'siraj', a blazing Sriyan#4373 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sri, meaning radiance, prosperity, and auspiciousness, as an attribute of the godSamari#4512 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Samir ('companion in evening talk', Arabic) and the popular Amari; an -ari Sammuel#4513 in the U.S.Double-m spelling of Samuel — Hebrew Shemu'el, 'God has heard' or 'name of God' — the prophet wSerigne#4514 in the U.S.From Wolof serigne, 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific given as a nameShahzad#4515 in the U.S.From the Persian, 'a prince; the son of a king' (shah, 'king', + zad, 'born; son/offspring')Shivaan#4516 in the U.S.Spelling of Shivan/Shivaan — from Sanskrit Shiva, 'the auspicious one, the benevolent' — a nameStirling#4517 in the U.S.From the Scottish place Stirling (meaning uncertain); also linked to 'sterling', 'of the highesStiven#4518 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Steven/Stephen — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown, a garland'Syx#4519 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Six — the number six (Old English siex); a bold modern coinage (possibly a 'sixthSahmir#4677 in the U.S.-ah- spelling of Samir — from Arabic samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertainiSalih#4678 in the U.S.From Arabic salih, 'righteous, virtuous, good, pious' — a prophet in the QuranSameir#4679 in the U.S.Spelling of Samir — from Arabic samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining, jShaheen#4680 in the U.S.From Persian shahin, 'a royal falcon, a peregrine falcon' (a symbol of nobility and freedom)Shyloh#4681 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil place' or 'he to whom it belongs', read as a messianicStetsyn#4682 in the U.S.A spelling of Stetson — an English/American surname associated with the hat-maker John B. StetsSyire#4684 in the U.S.A modern name, read variously as a stylized form echoing Sire ('a lord; a respected man') and SSouth#4717 in the U.S.The English word south, 'the direction; toward the south,' used plainly as a modern word-name fShamir#4835 in the U.S.From Hebrew shamir, 'flint, thorn' — legend's stone-splitting shamir built Solomon's Temple iroShaw#4836 in the U.S.From an English surname — Old English sceaga, 'a small wood, thicket, copse' — 'dweller by the Shelton#4837 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English scylf, 'a ledge, a shelf of land', plus tun, 'Shubh#4838 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shubha, 'auspicious, good, fortunate' — the blessing-word of greetingsSymeer#4839 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling, sometimes read as a reshaping of Sameer or Amir, but with no si