Female and male names starting with the letter "S" .
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SAMIYYAH
FeminineArabic girls' name derived from 'samī', meaning 'heavenly'. It signifies purity and chastity, reflecting heavenly virtues.
SAMMA
FeminineUnique, Yoruba name meaning 'wisdom' and symbolizing prosperity.
SAMMAEL
MasculineHebrew name meaning 'poisonous' or 'venomous', associated with one of the seven fallen angels in Jewish mythology.
SAMMAN
MasculineArabic male name meaning 'summer,' associated with warmth and growth, popular among Bedouin tribes historically, now globally recognized.
SAMMANTHA
FeminineSamantha is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'listening' or 'hearing', popularized by H.S. Eason's play 'Samantha's Diary'.
SAMMARA
FeminineArabic-derived name that means 'poison' or 'bitter', yet it's associated with beauty and grace.
SAMMATHA
FeminineRare and captivating name with unknown origins, no widely accepted history or clear meaning, yet chosen by some for its unique sound and potential personal significance.
SAMMER
MasculineArabic given name meaning 'summer', gaining global recognition despite its unisex and Muslim community origins.
SAMMEUL
MasculineSamuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'name of God'.
SAMMEY
MasculineHebrew variant spelling of Samuel, which means "name of God" and has a historic association with piety, wisdom, and leadership.
SAMMI
FeminineHebrew name derived from Samuel, meaning "name of God" or "God heard.
SAMMI
MasculineUnisex name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Samuel meaning "name of God" or "God has heard".
SAMMIE
FeminineDistinctive Hebrew name derived from Samuel, meaning "name of God" or "God heard".
SAMMIE
MasculineModern English given name, originally derived from Hebrew Samuel meaning "name of God" or "God heard".
SAMMIEJO
FeminineAmerican variant of Samantha, derived from the Greek word "sam" meaning 'together'. It was created for uniqueness, with no specific historical or cultural significance.
SAMMIJO
FeminineLatin American given name of Spanish origin, derived from "sajino," meaning "of noble birth" or "of high rank." It was traditionally used as a title of nobility in medieval Spain before becoming popularized as a unisex given name.
SAMMIYAH
FeminineUnique Arabic female name meaning 'elevated' or 'lofty', traditionally given in Islamic cultures, reflecting nobility and dignity.
SAMMUAL
MasculineSamuel is a Hebrew name meaning "God hears".
SAMMUEL
MasculineSamuel is a Hebrew male given name that means "name of God" or "God heard.
SAMMUL
MasculineDistinct Hebrew name derived from 'shammu'el', meaning 'name of God'. It's renowned for its biblical significance, associated with the devoted prophet Samuel who anointed King David.
SAMMY
FeminineSamuel is a classic Hebrew boy's name meaning "name of God," popular throughout history and used by various cultures.
SAMMY
MasculineDiminutive form of the Hebrew name Samuel, which means "name of God" or "God heard.
SAMMYA
FeminineRare Hebrew name derived from 'shama', meaning 'to hear' or 'attentive one'.
SAMMYE
FeminineInformal abbreviation of Samuel, a classic Hebrew name meaning 'name of God', popularized by its biblical figure who became the last judge and prophet of ancient Israel.
SAMMYJO
FeminineRare, unique name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of Samuel and Joey.
SAMNANG
FeminineUnique Khmer name meaning "proud" or "arrogant," historically reserved for royal or noble Cambodian boys, now globally recognized.
SAMNANG
MasculineThe name Samnang is Cambodian in origin, meaning "three females," derived from Khmer words for three (Sam) and female (Nang). It was popular during the Khmer Empire (9th-15th centuries), reflecting the significance of numbers in Cambodian culture and religion. Today, it remains a popular unisex name among Cambodians.
SAMNATHA
FeminineSamantha is a female Greek-origin name meaning 'listener' or 'heard of God', derived from 'sam' (heard) and 'anthos' (flower).
SAMOAN
FeminineAncient Polynesian given name that originates from the island nation of Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean. While it does not have a specific meaning in English, bearing the name Samoan often signifies pride in one's Polynesian heritage and connection to Samoa's rich culture and history.
SAMON
MasculineHebrew origin and means "heavens," popularized by High Priest Samon ben Natan during the Second Temple period.
SAMON
FeminineHebrew origin, meaning "support" or "shoulder," derived from the Hebrew word "samak." It appears in the Bible as a son of Caleb.
SAMONA
FeminineUnique African name from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria, meaning 'God is supreme'.
SAMONE
FeminineRare, unisex name of Hebrew origin, translating to 'like heaven' or 'heavenly', with historical ties to the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament.
SAMONE
MasculineRare Hebrew variant of Samantha meaning 'listen to me', derived from Samuel, the last judge of Israel.
SAMONI
FeminineRare Hawaiian name derived from "samoniflame", referring to burning or scorching. It was coined by powerful Queen Ka'ahumanu and symbolizes strength, determination, and Hawaiian heritage.
SAMONIE
FeminineRare yet powerful female name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'eight', symbolizing abundance and perfection. It is associated with the mother of eight martyred sons during Antiochus IV's reign, showcasing unwavering faith and resilience.
SAMONTE
MasculineSamonte is believed to be a variant of the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'name of God' or 'God heard', though its origins are unclear.
SAMONTHA
FeminineRare yet powerful female name of Ashanti origin in Ghana, translating to 'the queen will bear a child' and signifying hope and anticipation.
SAMORA
MasculineUnique African name of Malawian Chewa origin, meaning "one who brings peace".
SAMORA
FeminineUncommon African name of Makua origin from Mozambique, meaning "lizard" and symbolizing strength and endurance. It was notably borne by Mozambican revolutionary leader Samora Machel, the country's first president after independence.