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

African-derived name from the Akan people of Ghana, meaning "protected by God.

English name derived from Old English 'scylfena' meaning 'little shield,' originally used as an occupational surname for shield-makers.

English name derived from the Old German word "Schildo," meaning shield, and brought to England by the Normans after 1066. It means "powerful" or "strong" and has been used as both a given name and surname since the Middle Ages.

Uncommon yet distinctive male name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word meaning 'grateful'.

Unique American girls' name created by author Sherrilyn Kenyon for her fictional character, Shelyn.

Rare English name, variant of Sheldon, meaning "wide clearing.

Unisex Hebrew name derived from "shalom," meaning peace.

Unique, captivating girl's name of unknown origin, often associated with creativity and individuality.

Unique Hebrew female given name derived from "Shalwa", meaning "petition" or "request".

Imaginative female given name of unknown origin and meaning, popularized by American actress Shelee Wilson in the 1990s.

Irish name meaning 'raven-haired', derived from Sileas. It's associated with beauty, intelligence, and grace, often given to girls with dark hair in Ireland.

Rare yet captivating name of uncertain origin, often associated with 'fair-haired' or 'bright-eyed', deriving potentially from Hebrew or Irish roots.

Unique, elegant Hebrew name meaning 'peaceful eye'.

Unique Greek name derived from 'selēnē', meaning 'moon'.

African name of Igbo origin, derived from the word 'Chukwu' meaning 'God', and signifying 'God's gift'.

Rare American female given name created by Langston Hughes for his daughter. Derived from the Swahili word "shujaa," it means brave or courageous, reflecting intelligence, creativity, and independence.

Captivating African-American name derived from Swahili, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful', popularized during the Black Power Movement and embraced worldwide for its unique sound and elegant meaning.

African-derived Igbo name meaning "God has answered", often given after answered prayers or overcoming struggles.

Unique name of uncertain origin, popular in English-speaking countries despite lacking concrete historical precedent. Its meaning ranges from 'little rock' to 'mountain hut', but regardless, its exotic sound sets it apart.

The captivating name Sheley, of English origin, is derived from the surname Shelley, which means 'protection' in Old Norse.

Unique Hebrew feminine name meaning 'my song' or 'my melody'.

Sheila is an Irish female name derived from Séile meaning "abundant in peace.

English feminine given name, originating from Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages. It means "sun" or "peace".

Hebrew name derived from "shalom," meaning peace or tranquility.

Shelica: An African-origin name from Swahili culture, meaning "the one who brings light," symbolizing hope amidst adversity.

Unique female name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning 'God has done good' or 'Good things are done by God', often associated with the Yoruba deity Oya.

Shelicia, of African American origin, is derived from Sheila, an Irish name meaning "she who is like a blade of grass," with the addition of the distinctive "-li" suffix.

English name derived from the medieval Schiliana, meaning 'victorious in battle'.

Captivating Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Shailaja,' meaning 'beauty of mountains.'

Captivating feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the word "Shajarah," meaning 'tree,' symbolizing growth, strength, and beauty. It's associated with Islamic traditions where trees represent life and fertility, and its phonetics make it memorable and easy to pronounce.

Unique name of English and Hebrew origin, combining 'shelter' (strength) and 'beautiful serpent' (grace), not traditionally documented but notable among American actress Shelinda Mawby and British singer-songwriter Shelinda Mullin.

Modern American given name created by combining Sheila (Scottish, meaning "she" or "fair") and Lisa (Latin, meaning "God is my oath").

African origin name meaning 'peace', a variant spelling of Selassie, popularized by Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.

Unique and captivating Swahili girl's name, meaning 'gift from God'.

Captivating name of African-American origin, derived from the Hebrew name Selah meaning "to lift up" or "to raise".

Hebrew-derived female name, originally denoting 'request' or 'petition', with ancient roots traced back to a town in the Old Testament.

African origin name from Igbo culture in Nigeria, meaning 'female God', signifying divine femininity and empowerment.

Hebrew name meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil," derived from the word "shalya." It was the name of one of King David's daughters in the Bible and has been popular among Jewish families throughout history.

Rare Hebrew name meaning "my song," originating as an endearing term for daughters in Jewish communities.

Arabic-origin female name meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise', traditionally given to bright girls in ancient Arabia.