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

Distinctive African name derived from Swahili, meaning "the shining one," symbolizing radiance and positivity.

African-derived unisex name, originally Shakola in Swahili culture, meaning "intelligent" or "wise". Popularized among African Americans since the early 20th century, it remains rare yet powerful today.

African-origin unisex name derived from the Yoruba people's tradition, meaning 'God answers prayers'.

Unique African American name derived from the Zulu word 'Shaka' meaning 'leader' or 'warrior', and 'Condra', a variant of 'Condoleezza' meaning 'harmony' or 'peace'. It was created by actress Pam Grier for her daughter in the early 1980s.

Uncommon African female name with Igbo origins meaning "God has favored me with a daughter.

Rare African name of Swahili origin meaning 'grateful', popular among East African communities.

Distinctively American male name of African origin derived from 'Shaka', meaning 'war' in Zulu, blended with the suffix '-corey'.

Unique African-American name derived from Shakira, meaning 'grateful' in Swahili, created by combining elements of various names.

Unique, distinctive name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture of West Africa. Its meaning, believed to be "the earth," suggests deep roots in African culture and traditions.

Uncommon, unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning unknown, first popularized in the US late 20th century.

French-origin first name derived from 'château', meaning castle. Its spelling begins with 'Sh' instead of 'Ch'.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'God's splendor' or 'glory.'

African American name derived from West Africa's 'Shaco', meaning "God answers", signifying hope and faith in divine intervention.

Unique African-derived unisex given name meaning 'beautiful' in Swahili.

Arabic origin meaning intelligence or wisdom.

Arabic girls' name derived from 'shaddah,' meaning 'black,' symbolizing hope for prosperity.

Beautiful African-American name derived from the Arabic "Sayyida," meaning "lady" or "queen." It emerged in the U.S. during the late 20th century, gaining popularity among families seeking distinctive names for their daughters. Despite being relatively uncommon worldwide, Shadae reached its peak popularity in the U.S. during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Hebrew name derived from "shad", meaning "breast" or "bosom". It signifies divine nurturing and protection, as seen in Genesis 49:25. Historically, Shadai was the name of a Talmudic sage.

Yoruba feminine name meaning "Honorable Life".

Shadaja, of Indian origin, means 'the first note' in Sanskrit, symbolizing harmony and the beginning of creation in Hindu mythology.

Unique Hebrew name meaning 'request' or 'petition', originally used to express deep longing, and popularized by Shadajah ben Azi during the Second Temple period.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'crown of wealth'.

Persian name meaning 'king' or 'emperor', often associated with wisdom and justice, popular among parents worldwide.

Shadana, of Persian origin, means 'glorious' and is associated with the goddess Anahita.

Uncommon, captivating name of uncertain origin, possibly Persian or Arabic, meaning 'shadow' or 'happiness'.

Unique Arabic female name meaning 'eastern' or 'oriental', symbolizing new beginnings and enlightenment, with historical significance in Islamic tradition as the direction facing Mecca.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'gently beautiful'.

Unique Persian name meaning 'bringer of happiness.'

Distinctive African American name, created during the 1970s, with uncertain origins and meanings, often associated with blends like Shadow Darius or African names Shadrack/Adarious, gaining popularity in recent years within the African American community.

Unique girl's name of unknown origin, adopted for its captivating nature despite having no widely accepted meaning or historical context.

Persian name meaning 'moonstone', symbolizing beauty and grace.

African-American variant of the Arabic name Khadija, meaning "the first female convert to Islam," signifying intelligence and strength.

Unique Persian female name derived from Avestan "shada" meaning prosperity and "-ava" meaning possessing. It is associated with Anahita, the Iranian goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom, and may also reference the festival of Shab-e-Yalda celebrating light over darkness.

Captivating female given name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Its meaning, "happiness comes," combines "Shada" (meaning happiness) and "Via" (come).

Modern blend of 'Shannon' (meaning "old" or "wisdom") and 'Dawn', first used in the late 20th century United States.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "my mighty one," signifying divine power and might in Jewish tradition.

Captivating unisex name of African origin, deriving from Yoruba "Shada" (good heart) and "Ya" (joy), meaning "joy with a good heart".

Arabic girl's name meaning 'companion', inspired by Islamic tradition and historic figures like Shadayah bint al-Harith.

Uncommon Hebrew given name derived from "shad," meaning "breast" or "bosom." It's often associated with El Shaddai, one of God's names in the Old Testament, signifying His almighty power. Historically popular among Jews, it gained wider recognition in the mid-20th century U.S. and other English-speaking countries due to its biblical significance.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from 'Shadday', one of God's names in the Old Testament, often translated as 'Almighty'.