Female and male names starting with the letter "S" .

Ethiopian given name meaning 'kind' or 'sweet', originating from the Amharic language and popular among prominent figures throughout Ethiopian history.

Distinctive Persian given name derived from "shahr," meaning "city," signifying "one who belongs to the city.

Rare Persian-origin given name, originally used as a title for rulers, meaning "lion".

English given name created by author Philippa Gregory for her novel series "The Plantagenet Saga." Despite lacking a traditional etymology, it has gained popularity due to its association with strength and intelligence, reflecting the characteristics of the fictional character who bears this name.

African-origin given name derived from Swahili "sharm", meaning "peace".

Somali origin unisex name meaning "wise" or "intelligent," popular among Somalia's diaspora communities, with notable bearers including politician Sharmarke X. Ahmed and rapper Sharmarke Ali.

Uncommon female name of African American origin, combining elements of Sharise and Deon with an added 'a', creating a unique sound.

Tomoka is a Japanese female name derived from "tomo" meaning friend and "ka" signifying fragrance. It conveys a sense of grace and allure, suggesting captivating charm. The name has gained international recognition due to its phonetic similarity to Western names like Thomas or Tommy, sometimes being used unisex. In Japanese culture, Tomoka is associated with traditional ink painting styles. It is typically composed of four kanji characters: 友 (tomodachi) for friend and 香 (kō) for fragrance. The name has been popularized by anime and manga culture, notably in the series "Golgo 13".

Unique African name of Igbo origin meaning "Who is like God in love".

Unique French name derived from 'charme,' meaning 'charm' or 'enchantment.'

Captivating female name of Swahili origin, meaning 'calm sea' or 'peaceful'.

Rare and captivating Persian name meaning 'sweet song' or 'harmonious melody', reflecting Persia's rich musical heritage.

Rare yet captivating feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from 'Sharma' (auspiciousness) and 'Mata' (mother), translating to "auspicious mother".

Beautiful, unique Sanskrit name meaning "song" or "melody," with ties to the Hindu goddess Saraswati.

Indian origin name derived from 'Sharma', meaning 'good fortune'.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Sharma', meaning 'good fortune'.

Indian-origin name derived from 'Sharmi', meaning 'modesty' or 'humility'. It symbolizes elegance, kindness, inner beauty, and wisdom.

Arabic name that means 'sweet' or 'delicious', derived from the Arabic word for sugar cane, and has gained global popularity among diverse cultural backgrounds in recent years.

Captivating Persian name meaning "sweet melody," reflecting its musical origins and embodying grace and harmony.

Rare Hebrew girls' name created by Joyce Carol Oates, derived from "shalom" meaning peace.

Hebrew-origin name derived from 'shalom', meaning peace, signifying tranquility and harmony.

Unique French name derived from "charme," meaning "charm" or "enchantment," created with the suffix "-ique.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "shar," meaning "song" or "poem." It signifies harmony and creativity, embodying values deeply rooted in Jewish culture and tradition.

Rare, uncertain-origin name, possibly a variant of Sharon or inspired by an English town.

Rare, unique unisex name of unknown origin.

Rare Hebrew name meaning "song" or "chant," derived from the word "shir.

Captivating name of unknown origin, first used in Australia during the late 20th century and now popular worldwide, known for its elegance and sophistication despite lacking a clear meaning or history.

Rare and enigmatic name of unknown origin, often mistakenly linked to Irish 'Sharona', meaning 'peaceful'.

Beautiful African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria and Benin, meaning 'love, beauty, and fertility'.

Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word "skjarni," meaning "shining" or "bright.

Captivating African feminine name derived from Swahili, translating to 'calm' or 'peaceful', signifying tranquility.

Unique African-American name created by blending Sharon and Tracey in the late 20th century, carrying no specific meaning or historical association.

Distinctive African-American name derived from 'Sharon' and 'Neesee', translating to 'joyful plain'.

Captivating female name of African-American origin, derived from 'Shari' meaning 'song' or 'melody', and 'Neice', signifying 'victory of the people'. It was created during the 1970s-80s to celebrate diverse cultural roots.

Beautiful African name of Yoruba origin meaning "happy".

Unique Nigerian Yoruba given name believed to mean "good fortune for us".

Distinctive female given name of American origin. It consists of two parts: 'Shar', related to 'sharpe' meaning keen or sharp, suggesting precision or acuity; and '-nele', reminiscent of Greek suffixes '-nellos/-nella', implying grace or smallness. The precise etymology is speculative.

Distinctive female name of African origin, derived from "Sharon," meaning "plain" or "flat area." Created during the mid-20th century in the United States by combining elements of popular names at the time, Sharnell adds a modern twist with its extra syllable and unique spelling.

Captivating American name, popularized by actress Louise Sorel's portrayal of Sharnelle Williams on "Days of Our Lives." Despite its soap opera origin, it has no specific meaning or historical association. Some believe it may be derived from Charlotte with a twist.

African-American name created in the late 20th century, composed of Arabic ("sharif", meaning "noble") and Swahili ("neku", meaning "tiger"), signifying "Noble Tiger" or "Highborn Tiger".