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

Arabic-origin name meaning "divine presence" or "radiant light", associated with the Islamic tradition of Allah's manifestation and the revelation of the Quran.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, derived from Shakiru, meaning "he who brings happiness," reflecting the belief that children born on Tuesday bring joy into families' lives, and associated with Orisha Shango, god of thunder, lightning, dance, music, and drums.

Arabic name meaning 'grateful' or 'thankful', one of Allah's 99 beautiful names in Islamic tradition.

Arabic given name meaning 'grateful' or 'thankful', with historic significance in Islam and now popular worldwide as a unisex name expressing appreciation.

Arabic name meaning "grateful," popularized by Colombian singer Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll and signifying thankfulness and appreciation.

Rare Arabic name meaning "grateful", embodying Islamic virtue of thankfulness.

Captivating Middle Eastern name derived from Arabic "Shakir," meaning grateful/thankful. Popularized by Colombian singer Shakira, it symbolizes humility and appreciation.

Distinctive female name of Arabic origin, derived from "shakar" meaning 'sugar', interpreted as 'generous' or 'kind-hearted'. It's historically significant, associated with notable figures like Shakira Al Khalili, the 14th-century poet and scholar, and currently popularized by Colombian singer Shakira.

Unique African American female given name derived from the Swahili word "Shikisha," meaning "beautiful.

African-American origin, combining "Shaka," meaning "respect," with "ita," a feminine suffix. It emerged during the Black Power movement as a powerful statement of pride in African heritage and empowerment.

Uncommon Indian female name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'auspicious' or 'lucky', associated with Hindu goddess Durga.

Uncommon yet powerful female name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "shikisha," meaning "to make great" or "to elevate." It signifies strength and elevation, reflecting parents' hopes for their daughter's future success.

Intelligent and wise Swahili female name, reflecting high regard for intelligence in African culture.

Distinctive African origin name derived from the Swahili word "shukrani", meaning thankful or grateful, reflecting appreciation and highly regarded cultural values worldwide despite its recent popularity.

African American female given name derived from the Swahili word "shakira," meaning "grateful." It combines this Swahili root with the Yiddish suffix "-iah" creating a unique name that embodies appreciation and cultural fusion.

Captivating African name from Yoruba culture meaning "one who brings happiness.

African-derived name, primarily from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning "beauty" or "attractiveness".

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "God's gift," reflecting the deeply rooted belief in West African culture that every child is a precious divine blessing.

African name of Swahili origin, signifying 'moon' and symbolizing beauty, radiance, and change.

Intriguing female name of Yoruba origin, meaning "Creator's gift.

Arabic-origin name meaning 'grateful', popular among Muslims and historically associated with notable scholars.

Beautiful African American name derived from the Swahili word "shukrani," meaning "thankful" or "grateful.

African-origin name from the Fulani people, meaning "she is strong.

Unique African name from Ghana's Ashanti people, translating to "she brings light".

Uncommon yet powerful Igbo name from Nigeria, translating to "God has been kind," traditionally given to daughters born into families facing hardships as a prayer of gratitude and resilience.

African name from the Swahili culture meaning 'thankful', embodying gratitude and appreciation.

Indian name, originally from Tamil Nadu, derived from the ancient Tamil word 'Shak' meaning 'to radiate'. In Hinduism, Shakthi embodies feminine power and energy, often depicted as Lord Shiva's consort. The name signifies empowerment and strength.

Sanskrit name derived from the Hindu goddess of power and energy, meaning 'strength' or 'energy', symbolizing creation and destruction.

Sanskrit origin, means 'ability' and signifies feminine power and creativity.

Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the power of God" and embodying the creative force of Asé.

Arabic name meaning 'thankful', popular among Muslims worldwide due to its historical significance of expressing gratitude for life's blessings.

African-origin name derived from Yoruba culture, meaning 'to be grateful' or 'show gratitude', signifying resilience and perseverance through adversity.

Enchanting name of African origin from the Yoruba culture, meaning 'radiant sunlight'.

Unique female name of African origin derived from Swahili "shukuri," meaning "thankful" or "grateful." Popularized by 10th-century scholar Al-Masudi, it signifies gratitude and appreciation.

Indian unisex name derived from the Sanskrit word "Shakuntala," meaning "she who has beautiful hair.

Unique African American given name derived from Swahili word "shakwa", meaning desire or longing for something better. It reflects African American pride and empowerment, popularized during the 1970s-80s as part of the Black Power movement encouraging reconnection with African roots.

Boy's name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'happiness or prosperity', associated with the influential Sakya clan in ancient India, to which Buddha Siddhartha Gautama belonged.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "my portion" or "my inheritance," referencing God's chosen people and their divine heritage in biblical tradition.

Captivating unisex African Yoruba name meaning "the one who brings joy" or "happy child".

African American female given name created by combining Shakira ("honorable") and Asia ("east"), meaning "elegant east".