Female and male first names beginning with the letter “S”..
SAMANTHAGRACE
FemaleModern hybrid combining 'Samantha', meaning "listener", from Jane Austen's novel, with 'Grace', meaning "charming".
SAMANTHAJEAN
FemaleUnique, captivating name with Hebrew origins meaning 'listen' or 'name of God', combined with French Jean meaning 'God is gracious'.
SAMANTHAJO
FemaleRare, captivating Hebrew name derived from 'shamayim', meaning 'heaven'.
SAMANTHALEE
FemaleUnique Indian name composed of 'Samantha', meaning "listener" or "one who hears well", and 'Lee', meaning "goodwill". It signifies balance, harmony, strength, grace, and kindness.
SAMANTHALYNN
FemaleCaptivating American feminine name coined in the late 20th century, combining "Samantha" (of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious") and "lynn" (from Welsh, meaning "from the lake"), resulting in a unique, rhythmic sound with no specific historical figure attached.
SAMANTHAMARIE
FemaleUnique feminine name derived from Hebrew (meaning "listened to God") and French (meaning "star of the sea").
SAMANTHAN
FemaleUncommon Irish given name derived from "Samuel," meaning "name of God" or "God heard." Originally a surname in medieval Ireland, it has evolved into a distinctive international boys' name with no specific religious ties.
SAMANTHANICOLE
FemaleDistinctive female name combining Samantha (Persian/Hebrew 'listener/together with God') and Nicole (French 'victory of the people').
SAMANTHE
FemaleUnique Latin name meaning "free", derived from the Latin word "samanthus" for a large-flowered plant.
SAMANTHEA
FemaleUnique Greek-Latin name combining 'wisdom' (sophia) with 'goddess' (-thea), symbolizing 'goddess of wisdom'.
SAMANTHIA
FemaleRare, elegant variant of Samantha, a Latin name meaning 'listening' or 'hearing', popularized by the character Samantha Stephens in the TV show Bewitched (1964-72).
SAMANVI
FemaleGirl's name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'balanced companion'.
SAMANVITA
FemaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'a life of equality', symbolizing harmony and balance.
SAMANVITHA
FemaleUnique Indian name from Karnataka, meaning 'balanced prosperity'.
SAMANYU
MaleRare Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "common" or "universal," reflecting desired universal qualities or admiration.
SAMAR
MaleArabic name meaning "elevated" or "lofty," derived from the word "samara." It's associated with Mount Samar in Lebanon and referenced in both biblical and Quranic texts. Today, it's popular among Muslim communities worldwide, particularly as a female name.
SAMAR
FemaleArabic name meaning 'eastern', derived from 'shamal' meaning 'north'. In Islamic tradition, it signifies hope and optimism as the eastern world will rise first on Judgment Day.
SAMARA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'garden' or 'paradise'.
SAMARA
MaleHebrew girl name meaning "guardian" or "watcher," derived from the Hebrew word "shamar.
SAMARAH
FemaleArabic origin name, derived from "samara" meaning 'like the morning'.
SAMARE
FemaleSamara is a Hebrew-derived feminine name meaning "to guard" or "protect," signifying guardian angel or protective force.
SAMAREA
FemaleSamarea, of Hebrew origin, means "like heaven" or "as heavenly".
SAMAREE
FemaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit words 'Sama' meaning 'even' or 'equal', and 'ree' meaning 'king' or 'ruler', signifying 'the even king' or 'the ruler who treats all equally'.
SAMARI
FemaleHebrew origin and means "guarded" or "watched over." It comes from the ancient region of Samaria in Israel and was once associated with the capital city during the time of the prophet Jonah.
SAMARI
MaleUnique unisex name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "samaki" meaning 'fish', but symbolizing prosperity and abundance instead. Traditionally given to children born around harvests or water-related events, Samari is now globally recognized while retaining strong African associations. It has variations like Sameera/Samira, with slightly different meanings based on culture and language.
SAMARIA
FemaleRare yet significant Hebrew name derived from the historic region in Israel, named after Shemer.
SAMARIAH
FemaleHebrew girl's name meaning "the Lord has kept her" or "guarded by God," originating from the Old Testament Book of Samuel.
SAMARIAN
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'name of God', derived from 'shama' (to hear) and 'el' (God), popularized by the biblical prophet Samuel.
SAMARIE
FemaleSamaria is a unique female name of Hebrew origin, translating to "Guarded by God" or "Watch Tower," reflecting strength, wisdom, resilience, and profound spiritual significance.
SAMARIO
MaleLatin-derived name meaning 'helmeted', originating from the chemical element samarium.
SAMARION
MaleRare Hebrew unisex name derived from 'shamar', meaning 'to guard'.
SAMARIS
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning "guardian" or "watcher," popularized by early Christians admiring the Biblical figure who tended to Jesus' wounds.
SAMARIYA
FemalePersian name derived from 'samar', meaning 'poem'. It signifies elegance and grace.
SAMARIYAH
FemaleArabic name derived from "samar," meaning "poisonous herb." Despite its connotation, it symbolizes strength and resilience. In Islamic tradition, it honors the pious Samariah, sister of Muhammad's companion Abu Bakr.
SAMARJIT
MaleIndian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'victory over enemies', derived from 'Sama' (equal) and 'Rajit' (conquered).
SAMARPAN
MaleDistinctive Indian name derived from Sanskrit words 'Sama' meaning 'together' and 'Rpan' meaning 'giving', resulting in the meaning 'united donation'.
SAMARPREET
MaleUncommon Indian name from Punjab, derived from Sanskrit words 'Sama' (equal) and 'Preeta' (beloved), meaning "uniformly beloved".
SAMARRA
FemaleArabic-origin given name, derived from the Iraqi city of Samarra, founded in the 9th century by the Abbasid Caliphate. It means "to flow together" or "confluence," symbolizing unity and harmony, referencing the junction of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers near the city. Historically significant, it has been carried by notable figures and remains relatively uncommon outside the Middle East.
SAMARRAH
FemaleCaptivating feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the historic Iraqi city known for its beauty and cultural richness during the Islamic Golden Age.
SAMARRI
FemaleSamari is a captivating Persian name derived from Samuel, meaning "name of God," associated with the ancient city of Samaria in the West Bank, and featuring in Ibrahim Abdel Meguid's novel "The Samaritan.