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

African American-derived name meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome', popularized during the Black Power era as a symbol of cultural heritage and pride.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, signifying "The first female child.

African origin name derived from Swahili meaning 'thank you' or 'gratitude', reflecting politeness and unity.

Unique female given name of African American origin, created during the late twentieth century and often associated with the Black Power movement. Its meaning is interpreted as "God is my strength" or "Strength of God," reflecting its bearers' cultural and historical experiences.

Unique African American name derived from the Swahili word "shaketa," meaning "to smile." Coined in the late 20th century U.S., its scarcity contributes to its distinctiveness, despite not being among the top thousand popular names today.

Shaketra, of African origin, means 'to shake or tremble with power to endure.'

African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "God's gift.

African origin given female name derived from Swahili, meaning 'one who brings peace.'

Unique and dynamic name of African American origin derived from the Swahili word "shake", meaning 'to shake' or 'tremble', combining the prefix "Sha-" with "-kvia".

African Yoruba name meaning "be patient" or "have patience," embodying virtues of patience and perseverance.

Igbo (Nigeria) origin name meaning "prosperous one who will be influential," inspired by Queen Shakeya's reign.

Unique African-American name derived from the Arabic Shakira, meaning "eastern", with its own distinct sound and spelling.

Distinct African American origin name derived from Arabic Shakira meaning "eastern" or "intelligent," popularized in the late 20th century for its strength and resilience connotations.

Rare African name from Nigeria's Igbo tribe meaning "God has done something great.

Distinctively African American feminine name originating from Arabic 'Shakir', meaning 'thankful'. Though derived from Shakir, Shakeyra has evolved into its own unique identity since its mid-20th-century emergence in the U.S.

African-American female name derived from the Swahili word "Shakima," meaning peaceful.

Persian name meaning "the sun", reflecting warmth and positivity.

Persian name that means "born queen" or "king's daughter".

Hebrew name derived from the word "shak," meaning "to shake." It symbolizes sudden movement or agitation, with historical figures like Shammah son of Shaki embodying its spirit of bravery and skill. Despite its origins, Shaki has been adopted by diverse cultures, conveying unique meanings while consistently representing strength, courage, and resilience.

Beautiful unisex name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "shika," meaning "to grasp" or "to hold." In Swahili culture, it signifies strength and resilience.

Unique African name from Swahili culture that means 'grateful' or 'thankful'.

Captivating Yoruba name from Nigeria and Benin, meaning "Royal Hawk," embodying nobility, strength, and intelligence.

Arabic-derived name meaning "the one who connects" or "ties".

Swahili name meaning 'patience,' symbolizing resilience and perseverance.

African female given name derived from Ashanti roots in Ghana, combining "sha" meaning 'to give thanks' with "kiea," inspired by 'born on Friday.' It expresses gratitude and honors those born on Fridays, carrying deep cultural significance worldwide among African diaspora communities.

Arabic-origin name meaning "intelligent" or "wise," associated with knowledge, luck, and prosperity in various cultures worldwide.

African name of Swahili origin meaning "strong like a rock," symbolizing power and perseverance.

African origin name derived from the Swahili word 'shike', meaning 'wise'.

African-origin name derived from Swahili "shikira", meaning "thankful" or "grateful".

Rare yet powerful African American name derived from Arabic Shakerah, meaning 'alert' or 'watchful', reflecting strength and intelligence.

Distinctive female name of African American origin, derived from the Arabic Shakeesha meaning "woman who laughs." It symbolizes Black pride and identity, with notable bearers including actress Shakiesha Richardson and Olympian Shakiesha Jackson. Despite its cultural roots, it has gained global popularity due to its unique sound and rich history.

Captivating African name derived from the Swahili word "shikisha," meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind.'

Unique male name of Persian origin that generally signifies 'strong' or 'powerful'.

Arabic-derived name meaning "intelligent" or "wise," popularized by historical figures like Shakil al-Jabbar and literary characters such as Mohsin Hamid's "The Reluctant Fundamentalist.

Distinctive Persian female name meaning 'how beautiful/elegant', combining 'shah' (king) and 'kila' (beauty/elegance)".

Arabic-origin name meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise', popularized by notable figures like Pakistani actress Shakila Zareen and British-Indian author Shakila Khan.

African female name meaning "having strength" or "associated with power".

African-origin given name derived from Swahili "shukran," meaning "thank you," signifying gratitude or appreciation.

African American name derived from the Swahili word "shikamoo," meaning "I kiss your feet." It signifies respect and cultural heritage, being particularly popular during the Black Pride movement of the 1960s-70s.

African female name from Swahili origin meaning "peaceful one," reflecting respect and peace.