405 Names with Meanings & Origins
Baby Names Starting With S
S is a majestic, sweeping letter that represents one of the largest and most international naming hubs in our database. Across Arabic, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Western heritages, S offers everything from celestial poetry like Saanvi and Sara to noble favorites like Suleiman and Samuel.
S Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with S fall under Kumbha (कुम्भ) or Kanya (कन्या)DetailsHide
Which one depends on the syllable, not the letter:
- Kumbha कुम्भ · AquariusSaa सा · See सी · Soo सू · Se से · So सो
- Kanya कन्या · VirgoSha ष
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
Curated S Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with S. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
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79· Timeless names that endureAll 405 Names Starting With S
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- SaachiTruthful; beloved companion
- SaadHappiness, Good Fortune
- SaaihaPious fast-keeper, traveler in God's path
- SaanviGoddess Lakshmi, one who is followed
- SaanviaGoddess Lakshmi, one who is followed
- SabaMorning breeze
- SabahMorning; the fresh light of daybreak
- SabahatBeauty, grace, elegance, handsome face
- SabeenCool Breeze
- SabihaBeautiful, Morning
- Sabinasabine woman
- SabinusSabine man or ancient Italian tribe dweller
- SabirPatient and enduring; steadfast through hardship
- SabreenPatient, resilient, steadfast ones
- Sabrinafrom the river severn
- SabriniaFrom the Severn river or boundary
- SachinPure, essence, or another name for Lord Shiva/Indra
- SachitJoyful, Consciousness, Pure Existence, Aware
- SadaanHappiness, fortunate one, joyful blessing
- SadafMother of pearl; oyster shell
- SadeedRelevant, correct, sound, and hitting the mark; mentioned in the Quran as Qawlan Sadeeda (upright speech)
- SadeemFine mist and haze; also a nebula among the stars
- SadhanaDevotional practice, spiritual discipline, achievement
- SadiaLucky, blessed
- SadiePrincess
- SadiqTruthful
- SaeedHappy, fortunate
- SafaPurity, clarity, and serenity; also refers to Safa, the sacred hill in Mecca near the Kaaba walked during Hajj and Umrah
- Saffronyellow flower or spice
- SafiPure and sincere; a true, chosen friend
- SafiyaPure
- SafiyyahPure
- SafwanRock, clear smooth stone; companion of Prophet Muhammad
- SafyaPure and sincere; borne by Safiyya bint Huyayy, a wife of Prophet Muhammad
- SageWise One, Herb
- SahajNatural, effortless, and innate
- SahanaPatience, Tolerance, Endurance, Forbearance
- SaharDawn, Early Morning
- SaharishDawn, Sunrise
- SahilShore, coast, beach, or guide
- SahlaSmooth and easy; gentle and free of difficulty
- SaiDivine, Godly
- SaifSword
- SaifanSword, blade, cutlass, saber
- SaimOne who fasts
- SaimaFasting
- SaintFrom the English word, ultimately from Latin sanctus "holy, saintly"
- SairaTraveller; one who journeys and moves freely
- SaishaA meaningful life; one who walks with the divine
- SajalMoist, tearful
- SajidOne who prostrates to God; a devout worshipper
- SajjadOne who prostrates often in prayer; deeply devout
- SakinaTranquility, serenity, and peace of heart
- SakshamCapable, competent, and empowered
- SakshiWitness or observer
- SalaarLeader, commander, or chief
- SalahuddinRighteousness of the faith; borne by Saladin, liberator of Jerusalem
- SalamahSafety, soundness and well-being
- SaleemSafe, flawless
- SalihRighteous
- SalihaRighteous, virtuous, upright, pious woman
- SalmaSafe, peaceful
- SalmanSafe, pure
- SaloniBeautiful, charming, and graceful
- SalsabilA spring of Paradise whose water flows smooth and sweet (Quran 76:18)
- SalviaWhole, healthy, or sage herb
- SalviusSaved, safe, or healthy
- SalwaComfort and solace; consolation that soothes the heart
- SamHeard by God; told by God (short for Samuel or Samantha)
- SamahGenerosity and magnanimity; an open, forgiving nature
- SamairaEnchanting, Companion
- SamanJasmine flower; price, value, preciousness
- SamanthaListener, told by God
- SamarBattle; one who is brave in the field of war
- SamaraPossibly derived from the name of the city of Samarra (in Iraq) or Samara (in Russia)
- SamarthPowerful, Capable
- SamayTime; the opportune moment
- SameehaForgiving and open-handed; large-hearted in giving
- SameerCompanion in evening conversation
- SameshLord of equality; impartial ruler
- SamiElevated, subtle
- SamiaExalted, elevated
- SamikshaAnalysis, reflection, overview, inspection
- SaminaPrecious and valuable; healthy
- SamiraEntertaining companion
- SamiranGentle breeze, fresh air, wind god
- SamraSoft, light-complexioned
- SamreenFruitful and beneficial; from Arabic thamar, fruit
- SamritiMemory, remembrance, wisdom
- SamsonSun; man of the sun
- SamuelHeard by God, asked of God
- SamyaanListener, obedient, attentive, high status
- SamyanHigh elevated status, exalted seeker
- SamyuktaUnited, connected, Goddess Devi
- SanaRadiance, brilliance
- SanabilPlural of Sunbulah; ears of wheat, symbolizing abundance and growth
- SanamBeloved
- SanayaRadiance, Brilliance
- SanchiA treasury of virtues; pious
- SanchitAccumulated wisdom and merit
- SandeepA lighted lamp
- SaniyaBrilliant, radiant, or high/exalted
- SanjanaGentle, soft-spoken, and harmonious
- SanjayTriumphant
- SankalpA sacred vow; firm resolve
- SanketA sign or signal
- SanoberPine tree, evergreen tree symbolizing endurance and grace
- SanskritiCulture, heritage, refinement, tradition
- SantanaFrom a contraction of Santa Ana (referring to Saint Anna ) or from a Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from any of the numerous places named for the saint
- SantiagoSaint James
- SanviGoddess Lakshmi, one who is followed
- SanvikaGoddess Lakshmi
- SaoirseFreedom; liberty
- SaorlaithMeans "free ruler", derived from sóer "free" and flaith "ruler, sovereign, princess"
- SapphireFrom the name of the gemstone, typically blue, which is the traditional birthstone of September
- SaqibShining star, piercing, bright
- SaqlainThe two worlds — this life and the hereafter
- SaraPrincess
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman
- SarangA melodious bird; also a musical mode
- SarfarazExalted and held in honour; raised to distinction
- SarimSharp, keen, brave, cutting, piercing
- SarinHelpful, supportive; one who provides shelter
- SarmadEternal, everlasting, perpetual, permanent
- SarthakMeaningful and purposeful
- SarveshLord of all; the supreme master
- SarwatWealth, prosperity, and power
- SaskiaSaxon; protector of mankind (Dutch)
- SaturninaDedicated to Saturn or abundant harvest
- SaturninusDedicated to Saturn or seed sowing
- SatvikPure, virtuous, truthful; derived from Sattva guna
- SatyaTruth, reality, that which is
- SaubanReturner, repentant, penitent one
- SaudFortunate, happy
- SaulAsked for; prayed for
- SaumyaGentle, mild, moon-like, calm
- SaurabhFragrance
- SauravFragrance
- SavannahTreeless Plain, Open Field
- SavitriDerived from the sun
- SawdahDark-hued; borne by Sawdah bint Zam'ah, a wife of Prophet Muhammad
- SawsanLily; the graceful white flower
- SawyerWoodcutter
- SaylorSailor; seafarer
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- ScarlettRed, Bright Red, Scarlet
- ScipioStaff, walking stick, or supporting pillar
- ScottFrom an English and Scottish surname that referred to a person from Scotland or a person who spoke Scottish Gaelic
- ScottieFrom Scotland, Scottish Person
- ScoutFrom the English word scout meaning "one who gathers information covertly", which is derived from Old French escouter "to listen"
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- SeamusSupplanter
- SeanA name of the Hebrew God, represented in Hebrew by the Tetragrammaton ("four letters") יהוה (Yod Heh Vav Heh), which was transliterated into Roman script as Y H W H
- SebastianVenerable, Revered
- SecundaSecond-born child or second daughter
- SecundusSecond-born son or favorable wind
- SedonaBeautiful red rock valley or peaceful place
- SeeratCharacter and inner nature; beauty of conduct (Arabic sira)
- SehalSimple, soft, easy
- SeharDawn, sunrise, early morning
- SehrishGlamorous, sunrise glow, enchanting
- SejalPure, flowing river water
- SelahPause and reflect; (a Psalm interlude); praise
- Senanold, wise
- Senaralight
- SenecaOld, wise, or experienced teacher
- SeptimaSeventh-born daughter
- SeraphinaFiery, burning, or ardent one
- SerenStar
- SerenaSerene; calm; tranquil
- SerenityPeaceful, calm
- SergiaProtector, servant, or noble guardian
- SergiusProtector, guardian, or servant
- ServiusPreserved, saved, or guardian
- SethAppointed; placed
- SevenFrom the English word for the number, derived from Old English seofon (from an Indo-European root shared by Latin septem and Greek ἑπτά (hepta) )
- SeverinaStern, severe, or steadfast
- SeverinusStern, steadfast, or rigorous
- SeverusStern, serious, or unyielding
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- ShaanDignity, glory, splendor, grandeur
- ShababaYouthfulness, prime of youth, fresh vigor
- ShabanaDecorated
- ShabbirNoble and virtuous; a title given to Imam Husayn
- ShabnamDew
- ShadabFresh, blooming, and joyous
- ShadanHappy, joyful, cheerful heart
- ShadiaSinger; one who chants poetry in a beautiful voice
- ShaeHawk-like, admirable
- ShafaqTwilight, glow of dusk, red dawn glow
- ShaffanCool morning rain, refreshing breeze
- ShafiIntercessor and healer; one who pleads on another's behalf
- ShafiqCompassionate, gentle
- ShafqatAffection, compassion, and tenderness
- ShagunAn auspicious omen; a token of good fortune
- ShahabShooting star, meteor, flame
- ShahanKing, royal ruler, majestic sovereign
- ShahbazThe royal falcon; a majestic bird of the king
- ShaheenThe royal falcon (peregrine); a majestic bird
- ShaheerFamous, renowned, well-known, distinguished
- ShaheeraFamous, Renowned
- ShahidWitness, martyr
- ShahidaWitness; one who testifies to the truth
- ShahiqLofty and towering; elevated in rank
- ShahmeerBeauty, king's flint, noble leader
- ShahmirKing of kings; a great ruler
- ShahnawazBrave, kingly warrior
- ShahrukhFace of a king
- ShahveerRoyal hero; the brave one of the king
- ShahzadPrince; the son of a king
- ShahzainOrnament of the king, or brave/noble king
- ShahzebAdornment of the king; crown of royalty
- ShailaMountain, Daughter Of Mountain, Rocklike
- ShaistaPolite, well-mannered, and gentle
- ShakeelHandsome, well-formed, and good-looking
- ShakilaBeautiful and well-formed; graceful in shape
- ShakirGrateful, thankful, and appreciative; reflecting the Quranic virtue of Shukr (gratitude)
- ShaktiPower
- ShaliniModest, virtuous, well-behaved
- ShamaLamp or candle; a small steady flame that gives light
- ShamaimFragrances, pleasant scents, sweet perfumes
- ShambhaviConsort of Shambhu; another name for Goddess Parvati
- ShameelaComplete, Comprehensive
- ShamsSun; the source of daylight and warmth
- ShamsuddinSun of the faith
- ShanayaFirst Ray of Sun
- ShaneA name of the Hebrew God, represented in Hebrew by the Tetragrammaton ("four letters") יהוה (Yod Heh Vav Heh), which was transliterated into Roman script as Y H W H
- ShaniaGod is gracious, bright ray of sun
- ShantanuWholesome and benevolent; the great Kuru king of the Mahabharata
- ShanzayPrincess, daughter of a king
- SharanyaRefuge and protector; an epithet of Goddess Durga
- ShareefNoble, honorable, and distinguished
- ShariqThe rising sun; a radiant one from the east
- SharmeenModest and bashful
- SharvariThe starlit twilight of evening
- ShashankThe moon, bearer of the hare's mark
- ShashwatEternal, everlasting, and unchanging
- ShaunakThe revered Vedic sage and teacher
- ShauryaBravery, heroism
- ShawnA name of the Hebrew God, represented in Hebrew by the Tetragrammaton ("four letters") יהוה (Yod Heh Vav Heh), which was transliterated into Roman script as Y H W H
- ShayaanWorthy and deserving; fit for honour (Persian shayan)
- ShayanWorthy, Deserving
- ShaymaPossibly 'one with a beauty mark'; borne by al-Shayma, foster sister of Prophet Muhammad
- ShazainBrave, skillful warrior, crown ornament
- ShaziaFragrant, rare, or exotic
- ShazilIndependent, unique, distinctive, eminent
- SheelaCharacter, good conduct, virtue, moral integrity
- SheheryarLord, king, and sovereign
- ShehramKing of peace, noble night prince
- ShehreenSweet, gentle, pleasant
- ShehryarKing, sovereign, ruler of the realm
- ShelbyFrom an English surname, which was possibly a variant of Selby
- ShepherdSheep Herder, Protector of Sheep
- SherminModest, bashful, shy, respectful
- SheroonSweet, beloved, charming leader
- ShibliYoung lion, small lion, fierce youth
- ShifaHealing, cure, and remedy
- ShilohPeaceful One, Tranquil, Peace Bringer
- ShilpaStone, perfectly proportioned
- ShimaelGood nature, virtuous characteristics, pleasant demeanor
- ShirinSweet
- ShivaniConsort of Lord Shiva, goddess Parvati, or life-giver
- ShivanshPart of Lord Shiva
- ShizaA gift, precious one
- ShlokA verse, hymn, or chant from Sanskrit scriptures
- ShlokhVedic chant, sacred verse, hymn of praise
- ShoaibWho shows the right path
- ShobhitaSplendid, adorned, and radiant
- ShonaGod is gracious
- ShraddhaFaith, reverence, and devotion
- ShreejaGoddess Lakshmi, or born of fortune
- ShreyaAuspicious, lucky
- ShreyasSuperior, excellent, auspicious; prosperity
- ShrutiThat which is heard, Vedas
- ShubhamAuspicious, good, or prosperous
- ShujaBrave, courageous, valiant, intrepid, fearless
- ShumailaBeautiful face, charming
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- SiaShort form of Anastasia and other names ending in -sia; Anastasia is Greek for "resurrection"
- SianGod is gracious
- SiaraPure, holy, or one who travels/moving force
- SiddhantEstablished principle; a doctrine of truth
- SiddharthOne Who Has Accomplished Goals
- SiddhiSpiritual accomplishment and perfection
- SidneyWide Island, From Saint Denis, Estate Owner
- SidraLote tree in heaven (Sidrat al-Muntaha)
- SidrahLote Tree, Lotus Tree
- SiennaReddish Brown, Orange-Red, Earthy
- SierraMeans "mountain range" in Spanish, referring specifically to a mountain range with jagged peaks
- SilahReward, gift, and forgiveness
- SilasMan of the forest
- SilvanaFrom the forest or woodland maiden
- SilvesterOf the forest or woodland dweller
- SilvestraOf the woods or wild forest
- SilviusFrom the woods or forest dweller
- SimiLimitless
- SimonHe has heard, listening
- SimraParadise, heaven, and sky
- SimranRemembrance, meditation, contemplation of God
- SinanSpearhead; the sharpened point of a lance
- SincereFrom the English word meaning genuine or heartfelt
- SineadGod is gracious
- SiobhanGod is gracious
- SionedGod is gracious
- SirajLamp, radiant beacon, and shining light; metaphor used in the Quran (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:46) for Prophet Muhammad
- SitaFurrow; consort of Lord Rama in the Ramayana
- SixtusSixth-born son or polished
- SiyaGoddess Sita, white/pure, or moonlight
- SiyonaGraceful, beautiful, bright sun
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- SobanTwo garments; borne by Thawban, a devoted companion of Prophet Muhammad
- SofiaWisdom, Wise
- SohaAl-Suha, the faint star Alcor that tests the keenest eyes
- SohaiMoonlight
- SohaibReddish, companion
- SohailGentle
- Soham'I am He' — the oneness of the self with the divine
- SohrabIllustrious and shining; the tragic young hero of the Shahnameh
- SolanaSunshine, Sunlight, Solar
- SolomonPeaceful
- SonakshiGolden-eyed one
- SonalGolden
- SonalikaGolden
- SonamBeautiful, golden
- SonnySon; our boy (English term of endearment)
- SophiaWisdom, Wise
- SophieWisdom, wise woman
- Sorchabrightness, radiant
- SorenStern, severe; from Latin Severus
- SosaCreative modern name
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- Stanleystony meadow
- Steffancrown, wreath
- StellaStar, Bright As A Star
- StephanieFrom the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, wreath", more precisely "that which surrounds"
- SterlingOf the highest quality, pure
- StetsonHatmaker; from an English surname
- StevenFrom the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, wreath", more precisely "that which surrounds"
- StevieFrom the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, wreath", more precisely "that which surrounds"
- StormiFrom the English word meaning "stormy, wild, turbulent", ultimately from Old English stormig
- StoryNarrative, tale
- Struanstream
- StutiA hymn of praise and devotion
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- SubhanGlory to God, pure, or holy
- SubhasEloquent
- SudaisThe sixth, one out of six; made famous by Imam Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
- SufiyanCompanion, fast-moving, or light
- SufyanFast-moving, light
- SugathriBeautiful woman, one with a beautiful form
- SuhaA faint star in the Big Dipper, seen only by the keenest eyes
- SuhailGentle, easy-going; Canopus (bright star in night sky)
- SuhailaSmooth and even; the feminine of Suhail, the bright star Canopus
- SuhanaPleasant
- SuhaniPleasant, charming, beautiful weather
- SuhanikaVery pleasant, charming girl
- SujalPure, sweet water; affectionate
- SujayGood victory, auspicious triumph
- SulaimanMan of peace; Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), renowned in Islam as a grand king blessed with wisdom and dominion
- SuleimanSpelling variant of Sulaiman; peaceful king and Prophet in Islam, also borne by Suleiman the Magnificent
- SullivanDark-eyed one; descendant of Súilleabhán
- SultanRuler and sovereign; one who holds authority
- SultanaQueen; a woman who rules or the consort of a sultan
- SumairaSuccessful, Accomplished
- SumanFlower, good-hearted
- SumayyaHigh above, exalted
- SumitWell-behaved, good friend, or highly measured
- SummerSummer Season, Warm Season
- SumreyaGood-natured, gentle, auspicious person
- SunainBeautiful eyes, clear vision
- SunainaOne with beautiful, attractive eyes
- SundarBeautiful, handsome
- SundasFine silk of paradise, green brocade
- SundayBorn on Sunday; the Lord's day
- SunilDark blue, sapphire
- SunitaWell-behaved
- SurabhiSweet fragrance; the divine wish-granting cow Kamadhenu
- SurajSun, ray of light, or brightness
- SuryaSun god
- SuryanshPart of Sun
- Susannalily
- SushantQuiet, peaceful
- SushmitaGood smile
- SuttonFrom the southern town
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