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

African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'lion,' embodying strength and courage. It's also associated with the Hindu goddess Durga, symbolizing feminine power.

Simarpreet, of Indian origin, combines 'Sima' meaning lion's lair and 'Preet' signifying love, translating to 'love residing in the lion's den'.

Unique, Swahili-derived name meaning 'like a lion', embodying strength and courage.

Rare yet captivating Arabic name meaning 'radiant like the sun'.

Swahili name of African origin, often translated to mean "lion," signifying strength and courage.

African male given name derived from Shona, meaning 'the one who brings light or illumination', symbolizing wisdom and intelligence.

Unique African name from the Shona people of Zimbabwe, derived from 'simba', meaning 'lion' in Swahili, signifying strength and leadership.

Hebrew name meaning "happiness" or "joy".

Hebrew name of uncertain origin but often associated with 'happiness' or 'joy', popular among Ashkenazi Jews since the 19th century.

Sime: A Greek-origin name meaning 'flat-nosed', associated with Poseidon, found throughout history & literature.

Japanese name composed of "Shime" (to tie around) and "ko" (child), translating to "child who is tied around". It is historically significant, being one of the seven gods of fortune in Shinto mythology, and is associated with Ikebana flower arrangement.

Hebrew name meaning "hearing" or "hearkening," derived from the word "shama." It was borne by one of Jacob's sons in the Old Testament and is also traditionally considered to be one of the prophets who greeted baby Jesus at the Temple.

Hebrew name meaning "heard" or "listened to," originating from the biblical prophet who awaited the Messiah's arrival.

Uncommon African first name of Igbo origin, meaning "the one who brings good fortune.

Unique Indian name derived from Sanskrit "Simhavaktra," meaning "lion-faced," associated with strength and courage like the mythical lion-faced bull, Nandi.

Indian unisex name derived from Sanskrit 'simanta', meaning 'limit' or 'boundary', associated with Hindu deity Lord Shiva.

Simia, derived from Swahili 'monkey', signifies agility and intelligence, reflecting African naming traditions' deep meaning.

Unique Yoruba name meaning "Like God," emphasizing divine nature and godly qualities.

Persian name derived from 'sim', meaning 'luck', translating to 'the lucky one'.

Traditional Romanian male given name derived from Latin Simon, meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard". It holds significant historical and cultural importance in Romania, notably carried by figures such as linguist Simion Bărnuțiu and general Simion Mehedinți.

Italian name meaning 'he who hears' or 'listener'.

Slavic name with Hebrew roots, derived from Simon, meaning "he who hears" or "God hath heard".

Yoruba name meaning "listen and become wealthy.

Rare Italian name derived from Latin 'similitudo', meaning 'likeness'.

Unique African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome', popular in East Africa and internationally.

Unique and captivating Arabic name derived from "simiyya," meaning "the east" or "the east hand," associated with luck and prosperity in Arabic culture. It also holds profound spiritual significance as one of the names of Allah in Islamic tradition. Despite its rarity, Simiyah is often linked to elegance, sophistication, uniqueness, and creativity. Pronounced "see-mee-yah," it can be used across various cultural contexts and does not have specific gender associations.

Hebrew origin and means "hearing" or "listening.

Distinct African-origin name from Yoruba culture, meaning "one who brings peace or calm".

Unique Hebrew name derived from Simon, meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard".

Simon is a Latin-derived name meaning "he who hears" or "obey," popularized by the apostle Simon Peter in the Bible.

Rare yet elegant French feminine name derived from Simone, meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard".

English given name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from 'Simund', which combines 'smith' and 'protection'. It was popularized as a first name in the late 19th century.

English surname derived from 'Simmes', meaning 'son of Simon', which has Hebrew origins and signifies 'he has heard'.

English surname derived from the Middle English word 'simnel', meaning 'finest'.

Greek-origin name meaning 'he who hears', popularized by the New Testament apostle.

Latin-origin name derived from "simplex," meaning simple or straightforward. Popular among early Christians, it's borne by two biblical apostles, including Simon Peter, a founder of the Catholic Church. Throughout history, notable figures like Simón Bolívar and Simon Wiesenthal have carried this enduringly popular name.

Italian and Latin origin feminine given name, derived from 'Simone' meaning simple or similar.

Italian given name derived from the Latin word "simplex," meaning "simple." Initially used for both boys and girls since the Middle Ages, it became popular in France during the 19th century but has since been predominantly associated with females.

Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Simon meaning 'he has heard' in Hebrew. Traditionally used as a short form of names like Simoneau or Simoneson, it gained independence through usage for girls.

Italian female name derived from 'similis', meaning 'like' or 'similar', and associated with Simone, 'he who hears'. Popular among medieval Italian nobility, Simonetta gained international recognition for its elegance.