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

Distinctive, unisex African-American name derived from "Shawn," meaning "God is gracious." The unique spelling adds a modern touch.

African American name derived from Shavon ("life") with the suffix "-tae" signifying "child of." It means "child of life.

Distinctive African American name derived from the Swahili word "shav", meaning 'brave' or 'courageous', combined with "-onte". It emerged during the Harlem Renaissance and symbolizes courage and resilience.

Distinctively African American name derived from 'Shavon' meaning small or young, combined with 'Onte', believed to mean strong in some African languages.

Rare yet beautiful African American name created in the late 20th century by a woman named Shavona. Though it has no specific meaning, it evokes words like 'beautiful' and 'graceful'.

Unique and rare name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Hebrew 'Shavi' meaning 'beauty' or French 'Chavi' meaning 'my beloved', used for both boys and girls, but more commonly for females.

Irish name derived from Ó Seaghdha, meaning 'hawk' in Gaelic. It was likely given to individuals who were swift or had distinctive facial features resembling those of a hawk.

The Scottish name Shaw, meaning "shepherd" or referring to someone from the place named Shaw, gained prominence in the 13th century.

Arabic-origin name that signifies 'radiating light', derived from the word 'sha'.

Distinctive Persian name derived from "shaw", meaning dusk or twilight. It signifies balance between day and night and was traditionally associated with spiritual insight in Persia.

Arabic name meaning 'to be in need' or 'to require', popularized by Islamic faith as a divine attribute but embraced across diverse cultures for its unique sound and meaningful symbolism.

Swahili-derived feminine name meaning 'cold' yet symbolizing resilience and strength.

Exotic and unique African American given name created by author Bebe Moore Campbell in the 1980s for her novel series featuring a strong female protagonist. Despite lacking a specific meaning or translation, it has gained popularity worldwide, often associated with strength and independence.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Shakuntala', meaning 'beautiful-haired woman'.

African American name with Yoruba roots meaning "Thursday," symbolizing good fortune in African culture.

Unique African name of Swahili origin meaning "beautiful".

Rare but appealing female given name of African origin, translating to "she who is beautiful" or "the one with graceful eyes.

Arabic-origin name derived from 'sha'ada', meaning 'witness'. It's one of the 70 names of Allah, signifying divine witness.

Arabic-origin name meaning "intense" or "powerful," often associated with strength and boldness.

Unique first name of unknown origin and meaning.

Choctaw origin, means 'hawk' and signifies strength, keen vision, and swiftness.

Persian unisex name derived from 'Shah' meaning king, popularized by historic figures like Shahrbanu.

Arabic male given name derived from 'shawk', meaning 'hawk'. It translates to 'like a hawk' and signifies strength, speed, keen eyesight, and good fortune.

Male given name of Arabic origin that means "sunrise," symbolizing hope and new beginnings. It gained popularity due to its positive connotations and association with the Islamic month of Shawwal.

Unisex Irish name derived from Séathán meaning 'little old man' or 'wise little old man.'

Irish-derived name meaning "peaceful" or "happy", popularized worldwide as both a given and surname for males.

American variant spelling of the Irish name Sean, meaning "old" or "wise," primarily used as a female name in recent decades.

Distinctive female name of American origin, derived from the Shawnee tribe and believed to mean "southerner" or "from the south".

Distinctive Native American name derived from the Shawnee tribe, with no specific English meaning but interpreted as a blend of 'Shawn' (Shawnee) and 'acy' (possibly Irish origin).

African American origin female given name created by combining Shawn and Shane, often associated with strength and individuality despite having no specific meaning.

Distinctive feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'request' or 'petition', derived from the Hebrew word 'shava'.

Unique American female given name of unclear origin, coined in the late 20th century with no clear meaning or historical association.

American name of Irish origin, formed by combining 'Shawn' (meaning "little John" or "God is gracious") and 'Kay', derived from names like Catherine or Katherine meaning "pure" or "clear".

American name created by blending Shawna (Irish, meaning "God is gracious") and Onda (Spanish, meaning "wave"), resulting in a charming yet distinctive moniker without official meaning or history.

American name derived from "Shawn" meaning 'God is gracious' or 'little Peter', combined with 'dale' meaning 'valley', resulting in 'gracious valley' or 'valley of little Peter'.

American name combining Irish "Shawn" (dark-haired one/God is gracious) with English "dale" (valley), interpreted as 'God is gracious in the valley'.

American name coined in the late 20th century by blending Shannon (Irish for 'old') and Dee (short form of Deidre), potentially meaning 'Old Swift'.

Exotic American name of Native American Shawnee origin, meaning "southern" or "southward", typically used as a female name since the late 20th century despite its roots in the medieval male name Shawn.

American name of Irish origin, derived from 'Shawn', meaning 'god is gracious' or 'gift from God'. It gained popularity in the U.S., particularly among African American communities, during the late 20th century.

American name created in the mid-20th century by combining Shawn (Irish for "God is gracious") and Dell ("valley"), resulting in a unique yet meaningful name with both Irish and English roots.