Female and male first names beginning with the letter “S”..

African American name of Arabic origin, meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise', and has gained popularity due to its uniqueness and distinctive sound.

Attractive African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'alluring' or 'attractive', reflecting its bearer's charm.

African-derived male name, meaning 'chief' or 'leader', popularized by NBA player Shaquille O'Neal and now commonly spelled Shaq or Shakeem.

Arabic-origin male given name derived from Shaikh, meaning "leader" or "chief". It gained popularity due to NBA player Shaquille O'Neal's success.

Shaquille is a captivating African name derived from Swahili, meaning "gift of youth.

African-origin name derived from the Yoruba people, meaning "unique" or "one who stands alone," reflecting independence and individuality.

Captivating Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "Shakini," meaning "one who pleases or satisfies." It signifies charm, grace, and devotion, reflecting its Hindu mythological roots as a form of Goddess Parvati.

African American name derived from the Arabic Shahida, meaning 'witness' or 'martyr', signifying strength and courage.

Unique given name of African American origin, derived from 'Shaq' meaning "little king" or "king of kings," combined with the French suffix "-in.

Unique African-American name derived from Shakira, meaning 'grateful', popularized in the US during the 1970s-80s by parents seeking distinctive yet meaningful names for their daughters.

African American compound name derived from Arabic 'Shaqui' meaning "powerful" and Latin 'Quinta' meaning "fifth", suggesting great power balanced by harmony.

Captivating African-origin name from Swahili culture meaning "born on a Tuesday.

Shaquirra is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'shakira' meaning 'wise'. It gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. Pronounced /sha-KEER-ə/, it consists of three syllables and is often spelled with an 'h', though variations like Shakira exist.

Captivating female given name of West African Yoruba origin, meaning "one who causes great joy and happiness," often bestowed during festive times.

Unique African American girls' name that emerged in the 1980s, created by blending popular names at the time. Though its meaning is not definitive, it is often associated with 'pure' or 'innocent'.

Captivating African-American feminine given name derived from the Arabic 'Shakira', meaning 'poetess' or 'beautiful poem'. It combines elements meaning 'poem'/'beauty' and '-quita', a Spanish suffix meaning 'little', creating the interpretation 'little poem' or 'beautiful little thing'.

African American female name with Arabic roots meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise', popularized during the Great Migration era as a symbol of Islamic faith and cultural identity.

Captivating female name of African American origin, derived from "Shaki" meaning 'strong-willed' and "itta" being an endearing term for a girl.

Distinctive African name of Mandinka origin from West Africa, derived from the Mali and Gambia regions, meaning "the one who brings together" or "the union", signifying unity and harmony.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "one who has found fame or glory".

African-Swahili name meaning "powerful warrior," popularized globally by basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal.

African-derived female name meaning "graceful beauty" in Swahili.

Distinctive female name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word "shaqada" meaning "intelligent".

Attractive female name of African-American origin, derived from Arabic "Shaquanna," meaning elegant or graceful, gaining popularity in the US during the 1980s.

Unique African American name, created by combining Shaquel and Shawna, gaining popularity for its distinctive yet meaningful sound, often associated with strength and beauty, pronounced "sha-kwa sha".

African American name of Arabic origin, meaning 'to be cheerful'.

Modern African-American name derived from "sha" meaning gift and "quon" meaning five, signifying the fifth gift.

Distinctive African feminine given name derived from Swahili, meaning "in peace" or "peaceful".

Shaquonda, of African American origin, means "crying out like a wave," combining "Shaq" (to scream) and "onda" (wave). It's a distinctive name often associated with strength and power.

Distinctive African American male name, coined in the U.S. during the late 20th century, combining 'Shaq' (Arabic 'east') and 'quone' (Latin 'one'), signifying 'east one' or 'sunrise one.'

African-American name from Louisiana, combining Arabic ("asha" meaning strong-willed) and French ("connaître" meaning to know), signifying inner strength and wisdom.

African-origin name, popularized among Caribbean individuals, meaning 'smart' or 'intelligent'.

African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "beauty brings joy.

Shaquar is an Arabic-derived name meaning "youthful," with a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Middle East.

Shaquira is an African-origin name meaning 'star', popularized by American rapper Shaquille O'Neal, signifying beauty and brilliance.

African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent', traditionally given to boys in East Africa.

Unique adaptation of the West African Yoruba name Shaquille, meaning "God answers".

Shaquan is an attractive Swahili name meaning "born on a Saturday," reflecting the cultural significance of this day in East Africa.

Shaquana is a unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the power to accomplish or achieve.

African-American name created in the late 20th century, derived from Shaquila meaning "like a cool breeze on a hot day," with additional letters "w" and "n.