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

Hebrew-origin female name derived from "shamir," meaning "songbird." It signifies beauty, grace, and melodiousness.

African name from Ghana's Ashanti people, derived from Akan words 'Sham' (noble) and 'ire' (noble birth), meaning "born into nobility".

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "guardian" or "protector".

Unique, exotic name of unknown origin and meaning, gaining recent popularity for its distinctive sound and mysterious quality.

Hebrew name meaning "heard" or "listened to," derived from the Hebrew word "shama.

Rare Hebrew name derived from "shamash," meaning "attendant" or "servant." It represents Mars, the first visible star in the evening sky, and has been used throughout history by Babylonian kings and in Jewish literature.

Indian name from West Bengal with a Sanskrit-derived meaning: "one who possesses peace.

Unique Hebrew female name derived from "shamayim," meaning heaven, associated with celestial beauty and carrying profound spiritual significance.

African-American girl's name derived from Arabic, meaning 'companion' or 'friend', and popularized by historical figures like basketball player Shamiyah Robinson.

Arabic name derived from "shami," meaning Syrian, with no specific meaning but signifying a connection to Syrian culture and history.

Hebrew name derived from the word 'shamayim', meaning 'heaven'. It appears in the Bible as one of Noah's grandsons. In some cultures, Shamma is associated with the concept of heavens or sky.

Rare Hebrew name derived from "sham," meaning "there." It was borne by a valiant warrior in King David's army (2 Samuel 23:11), and is pronounced /shəˈmɑː/.

Hebrew name derived from the word "shama," meaning "to hear" or "listen." In the Bible, Shammah is known as one of David's mighty warriors, defending a field against Philistines with his spear, symbolizing strength and courage. Despite its rich history, it remains relatively uncommon as a given name.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "guarding the sun" or "sun guardian," popularized by biblical figure Shammua. It symbolizes strength and protection, often associated with guardian angels.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from Samuel, meaning "name of God" or "God heard," often used as a nickname but also considered a standalone name with biblical roots signifying strength, wisdom, and spiritual significance.

Uncommon African-origin name derived from the Ashanti people's naming tradition in Ghana. It signifies strength, wisdom, and intelligence, reflecting the Ashanti belief that names possess power and influence their bearers' qualities.

Distinctive African given name, possibly from West Africa, whose meaning remains unclear but has gained popularity among African American communities. It may be variant of Hebrew Shalom ('peace') or an original creation reflecting unique tastes.

Unique unisex name of Hebrew origin, derived from "shamayim," meaning "heavens." It signifies divine connection or exceptional qualities.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from Samuel, meaning "name of God" or "heard by God." It gained popularity during the Victorian era as a masculine-sounding variant, blending ancient wisdom with modern uniqueness.

Unique Hebrew name derived from 'shamon,' meaning 'to hear' or 'listen,' signifying obedience.

African-American name created by combining Jamal ('beautiful') and mond ('world'), signifying 'beautiful world'.

African name derived from Swahili "shambu," meaning "to be humble," reflecting humility, kindness, and gentleness.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "eight," symbolizing the biblical creation day; first used in the 20th century, it has gained popularity and recognition through various forms of popular culture despite its rarity.

Rare Hebrew name derived from "shama," meaning "to hear" or "to listen." It appears in the Bible as the name of one of King David's warriors and signifies obedience and attentiveness.

Distinctive Sanskrit-derived name, signifying 'equal' or 'peaceful,' associated with spiritual balance in Hindu tradition.

Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, translating to "There is none like God," emphasizing divine uniqueness.

African-American name created by Mariah Carey, derived from the Swahili word 'shamoni' meaning 'peace'.

Captivating American name of African origin, created in the 1970s by combining "sha" (Yoruba for "burn brightly") and "monique" (French for "advisor"), symbolizing burning brightly with wisdom or guidance.

African given name of Yoruba origin, composed of "Shama" meaning "sunshine after rain" and "Onti" meaning "king," signifying "sunshine king.

Unique American name derived from combining Samuel ("God has heard") and Monte ("mountain"), giving it the potential interpretation of "God has heard the mountain".

American name of African-American origin, derived from combining Samuel ('heard') and Monte ('mountain').

Rare Hebrew male given name derived from the Ten Commandments, meaning "guard" or "keep," representing the obligation to observe the Sabbath in Jewish tradition.

Unique African female name of Yoruba origin, meaning "one who brings joy.

Rare Irish male given name meaning 'little chief' or 'small chief', derived from Old Irish elements 'sámair' (chieftain) and 'mór' (great).

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'guardian' or 'protector', derived from the biblical story of Samuel.

Captivating Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'beauty and grace', inspired by a legendary queen.

Unique given name with unknown origins, believed by some to be African or Irish-inspired, but its true meaning and history remain shrouded in mystery.

Uncommon French given name derived from the term for sparkling wine, without a specific meaning or historical significance.

Distinctive American female name created by actress Shari Shampayne in the 1970s. Its meaning is unknown as it was likely invented.

Hebrew name derived from "shamir," meaning "song" or "poem," carrying connotations of beauty, grace, and creativity, with historical significance in Jewish culture and literature.