Female and male names starting with the letter "S" .
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SHAVONTAE
FeminineDistinctive, unisex African-American name derived from "Shawn," meaning "God is gracious." The unique spelling adds a modern touch.
SHAVONTAE
MasculineAfrican American name derived from Shavon ("life") with the suffix "-tae" signifying "child of." It means "child of life.
SHAVONTE
FeminineDistinctive African American name derived from the Swahili word "shav", meaning 'brave' or 'courageous', combined with "-onte". It emerged during the Harlem Renaissance and symbolizes courage and resilience.
SHAVONTE
MasculineDistinctively African American name derived from 'Shavon' meaning small or young, combined with 'Onte', believed to mean strong in some African languages.
SHAVONYA
FeminineRare yet beautiful African American name created in the late 20th century by a woman named Shavona. Though it has no specific meaning, it evokes words like 'beautiful' and 'graceful'.
SHAVY
FeminineUnique and rare name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Hebrew 'Shavi' meaning 'beauty' or French 'Chavi' meaning 'my beloved', used for both boys and girls, but more commonly for females.
SHAW
MasculineThe Scottish name Shaw, meaning "shepherd" or referring to someone from the place named Shaw, gained prominence in the 13th century.
SHAW
FeminineIrish name derived from Ó Seaghdha, meaning 'hawk' in Gaelic. It was likely given to individuals who were swift or had distinctive facial features resembling those of a hawk.
SHAWAIZ
MasculineArabic-origin name that signifies 'radiating light', derived from the word 'sha'.
SHAWAN
FeminineDistinctive Persian name derived from "shaw", meaning dusk or twilight. It signifies balance between day and night and was traditionally associated with spiritual insight in Persia.
SHAWAN
MasculineArabic name meaning 'to be in need' or 'to require', popularized by Islamic faith as a divine attribute but embraced across diverse cultures for its unique sound and meaningful symbolism.
SHAWANA
FeminineSwahili-derived feminine name meaning 'cold' yet symbolizing resilience and strength.
SHAWANDA
FeminineExotic and unique African American given name created by author Bebe Moore Campbell in the 1980s for her novel series featuring a strong female protagonist. Despite lacking a specific meaning or translation, it has gained popularity worldwide, often associated with strength and independence.
SHAWANDRA
FeminineIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Shakuntala', meaning 'beautiful-haired woman'.
SHAWANN
FeminineAfrican American name with Yoruba roots meaning "Thursday," symbolizing good fortune in African culture.
SHAWANNA
FeminineUnique African name of Swahili origin meaning "beautiful".
SHAWAUNA
FeminineRare but appealing female given name of African origin, translating to "she who is beautiful" or "the one with graceful eyes.
SHAWDA
FeminineArabic-origin name derived from 'sha'ada', meaning 'witness'. It's one of the 70 names of Allah, signifying divine witness.
SHAWDAE
FeminineArabic-origin name meaning "intense" or "powerful," often associated with strength and boldness.
SHAWDAY
FeminineUnique first name of unknown origin and meaning.
SHAWEN
MasculineChoctaw origin, means 'hawk' and signifies strength, keen vision, and swiftness.
SHAWHIN
MasculinePersian unisex name derived from 'Shah' meaning king, popularized by historic figures like Shahrbanu.
SHAWKAT
MasculineArabic male given name derived from 'shawk', meaning 'hawk'. It translates to 'like a hawk' and signifies strength, speed, keen eyesight, and good fortune.
SHAWKI
MasculineMale given name of Arabic origin that means "sunrise," symbolizing hope and new beginnings. It gained popularity due to its positive connotations and association with the Islamic month of Shawwal.
SHAWN
FeminineUnisex Irish name derived from Séathán meaning 'little old man' or 'wise little old man.'
SHAWN
MasculineIrish-derived name meaning "peaceful" or "happy", popularized worldwide as both a given and surname for males.
SHAWNA
FeminineDistinctive female name of American origin, derived from the Shawnee tribe and believed to mean "southerner" or "from the south".
SHAWNA
MasculineAmerican variant spelling of the Irish name Sean, meaning "old" or "wise," primarily used as a female name in recent decades.
SHAWNACY
FeminineDistinctive Native American name derived from the Shawnee tribe, with no specific English meaning but interpreted as a blend of 'Shawn' (Shawnee) and 'acy' (possibly Irish origin).
SHAWNAE
FeminineAfrican American origin female given name created by combining Shawn and Shane, often associated with strength and individuality despite having no specific meaning.
SHAWNAH
FeminineDistinctive feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'request' or 'petition', derived from the Hebrew word 'shava'.
SHAWNALEE
FeminineUnique American female given name of unclear origin, coined in the late 20th century with no clear meaning or historical association.
SHAWNAY
FeminineAmerican name of Irish origin, formed by combining 'Shawn' (meaning "little John" or "God is gracious") and 'Kay', derived from names like Catherine or Katherine meaning "pure" or "clear".
SHAWNDA
FeminineAmerican name created by blending Shawna (Irish, meaning "God is gracious") and Onda (Spanish, meaning "wave"), resulting in a charming yet distinctive moniker without official meaning or history.
SHAWNDALE
FeminineAmerican name combining Irish "Shawn" (dark-haired one/God is gracious) with English "dale" (valley), interpreted as 'God is gracious in the valley'.
SHAWNDALE
MasculineAmerican name derived from "Shawn" meaning 'God is gracious' or 'little Peter', combined with 'dale' meaning 'valley', resulting in 'gracious valley' or 'valley of little Peter'.
SHAWNDEE
FeminineAmerican name coined in the late 20th century by blending Shannon (Irish for 'old') and Dee (short form of Deidre), potentially meaning 'Old Swift'.
SHAWNDEL
FeminineExotic American name of Native American Shawnee origin, meaning "southern" or "southward", typically used as a female name since the late 20th century despite its roots in the medieval male name Shawn.
SHAWNDEL
MasculineAmerican name of Irish origin, derived from 'Shawn', meaning 'god is gracious' or 'gift from God'. It gained popularity in the U.S., particularly among African American communities, during the late 20th century.
SHAWNDELL
MasculineAmerican name created in the mid-20th century by combining Shawn (Irish for "God is gracious") and Dell ("valley"), resulting in a unique yet meaningful name with both Irish and English roots.