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

Modern Hebrew invention derived from "shon", meaning peace, conveying tranquility and harmony.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'peace', originating from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe during the late 19th century.

Uncommon, African-origin male name from the Ewe people of Ghana/Togo, with unknown but culturally significant meaning.

Hebrew name meaning 'song', associated with joy, creativity, and artistic expression in Jewish culture.

African origin from the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning "God has given me beauty".

Akan name of African origin, meaning "God is merciful," reflecting the spiritual values of the Ghanaian Ashanti people.

Rare African female given name derived from Tsonga "Shonisani," meaning "happiness.

Rare Hebrew girl's name meaning "peace" or "tranquility".

African American given name created by combining Shannon and Monica, popular names during the late 20th century. It has no explicit meaning but is admired for its sound and personal reflection.

Shonika, of Indian origin, is a captivating female name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shiksha', meaning 'education' or 'instruction'.

African-derived name from the Yoruba language meaning "beautiful face".

African name of Akan origin, meaning "female Friday" and signifying strength and fertility associated with the earth goddess Asase Yaa.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Shoni', meaning 'beauty'.

Irish origin and means "wise warrior" or "small dark-haired person.

Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname O'Sheanon, meaning "descendant of Sean," which is an Irish form of John, carrying a sense of bravery and wisdom.

Unique Hebrew name meaning 'wish' or 'desire', popular among passionate individuals worldwide despite its unisex nature.

Unisex African name derived from Swahili "shoneli," meaning calm or peaceful.

African-American female given name coined by poet Ntozake Shange for her character Shonett in "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf." While it doesn't have a specific meaning, some associate it with light and warmth. In Shange's work, Shonnetta embodies strength and resilience, contributing to its cultural importance.

Rare French given name meaning 'song', derived from the French word 'chanson'.

Rare Hebrew name meaning "song" or "melody," reflecting its musical origin.

Uncommon American name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Shannon which means "old" or "wisdom". It gained popularity during the 1970s among parents seeking distinctive yet familiar names for their daughters.

Elegant and graceful African-American name derived from Swahili word "shonni," meaning "elegant" or "graceful.

Uncommon yet striking Irish name derived from the historic surname 'Siodhonn', meaning 'peaceful' or 'without envy'.

Irish name of ancient origin, meaning 'old river', derived from the influential O'Shannon clan known for their bravery.

Shonski: Originating in Poland and other Eastern European countries, this unique Slavic given name is derived from the Polish occupational surname Szonski, signifying someone who lived near a shoemaker's workshop. Its root verb "sznurzyć" translates to "to lace up". Although uncommon as a first name, Shonski carries a distinct character and ties to Slavic heritage.

Captivating African female given name derived from Swahili 'shonge', meaning 'to grow' or 'to flourish'.

African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'to dream', suggesting vivid imagination and aspirations.

African American given name derived from the African name "Shanta," meaning "calm" or "peace." Popularized during the Black Power movement of the 1970s, it signifies tranquility and harmony while holding cultural significance in African American communities.

African American given name derived from the Yoruba name Shango, meaning "one who makes noise with his voice," associated with the Yoruba god of thunder, lightning, and dance.

Unique female name of West African origin, derived from the Ashanti language in Ghana meaning "She will be powerful.

Distinctive and beautiful name with unknown origins, potentially rooted in African or Native American cultures. Its meaning varies, ranging from 'beautiful flower' to 'dark beauty', yet it universally symbolizes elegance and grace. Despite lacking historical figures with the name Shontal, it has become a popular choice for parents seeking a unique and memorable name for their daughter due to its musicality and mysterious allure.

African American-originated name, created by combining 'Shonda' meaning "careful" or "delicate," and 'Asia' meaning "from Asia." It signifies "careful beauty from Asia" and has been popularized by notable figures like Shontavia Johnson, the first African American woman to be appointed as a law clerk to a federal judge in Georgia.

Elegant and distinctive name of African American origin derived from the Swahili word "shenzi," meaning "wild" or "savage.

Unique male name of African American origin, derived from 'Shonto' meaning "peace" in some West African dialects, combined with the Roman suffix "-vius.

African American given name derived from the West African name Shantay, meaning "peaceful," symbolizing harmony and tranquility. It gained popularity in the U.S. among African American communities in the 1970s-1980s and is now associated with strength and independence.

Distinctive African-American given name originating from the Yoruba language, meaning 'God is merciful' or 'She comes with joy'.

Rare African name derived from the Yoruba people meaning "God has favored me" or "God has heard my prayers," signifying blessedness and divine intervention.

Unique African American name derived from the combination of Shonte ("calm" or "peaceful") and Taye ("home"). It has roots in Yoruba culture, which values family and community, and while rare historically, it's gaining popularity due to its distinctiveness and cultural significance.

Beautiful African name derived from Swahili's "shonge", meaning calm or peaceful, embodying tranquility and serenity.

African unisex name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria and Benin, signifying "to have mercy".