Female and male names starting with the letter "S" .
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SANJUANITA
FeminineUnique female given name of Spanish origin, derived from the city of San Juan in Puerto Rico, meaning "Saint John".
SANK
MasculineAfrican name of Yoruba origin, derived from 'Ṣankofá', meaning 'learn from history'.
SANKALP
MasculineIndian origin, means 'resolution' or 'determination', reflecting a desire for personal growth and achievement. It holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu culture, symbolizing willpower and intention.
SANKARA
MasculineMasculine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "Sankar," which means "bestower of happiness" or "auspicious." It is also associated with Adi Shankara, an 8th-century Hindu philosopher and theologian who consolidated the Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
SANKEERTH
MasculineSaankeerth is an uncommon Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "one who brings prosperity".
SANKET
MasculineIndian name of ancient Sanskrit origin, meaning 'cold' but symbolizing resilience against life's challenges.
SANKEY
MasculineEnglish origin, derived from an Old English surname that referred to people who lived near or worked at a sandbank on a river. It began to be used as a given name in the United States in 1972 for boys and 1985 for girls, with over 600 individuals named Sankey recorded by 2018. The name has various spellings including Sankey, Sankei, and Sänki. It is relatively uncommon, never ranking among the top 1000 most popular baby names in the U.S. Historically, it is associated with British engineer James Sankey (1875-1947).
SANMAY
MasculineIndian name derived from the Sanskrit word "Sammay," meaning "harmony" or "unity.
SANMITA
FeminineSanskrit name meaning 'a combination of all letters', reflecting infinite knowledge and wisdom.
SANNA
FeminineUnique and beautiful Finnish name derived from 'sanna', meaning reed or cane, symbolizing grace, flexibility, and resilience.
SANNAH
FeminineSannah, of Hebrew origin, means 'lily' and symbolizes purity and beauty.
SANNAI
FeminineRare Japanese name derived from "sannai," meaning "three years," given to children born after three years without births in their family. It is also connected to the historic Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
SANNE
FeminineCharming Scandinavian girls' name derived from Old Norse "Svanhildr," meaning "beautiful struggle." It was borne by a brave warrior queen in Norse mythology, reflecting strength and wisdom.
SANNIAH
FeminineAfrican origin name meaning "grace" or "beauty" in Swahili, often given to girls but also used for boys.
SANNIDHI
FeminineIndian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'a treasure shared with others'.
SANNIE
FeminineScandinavian name of Old Norse origin meaning "wise" or "strong," associated with the god Odin, traditionally given to boys but now also used for girls.
SANNIYAH
FeminineArabic given name meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss', originating from Middle Eastern Arab-speaking communities centuries ago.
SANNON
FeminineUncommon Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Sionnáin, meaning "little mountain".
SANNY
MasculineNorwegian origin name that means "God is gracious", derived from Sonja and popularized recently.
SANOE
FeminineThe unique Hawaiian name Sanoe, meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful', reflects the tranquil beauty of the islands.
SANORA
FeminineRare Spanish-origin feminine name derived from 'sanatorio', meaning 'health resort' or 'sanatorium'. It symbolizes healing and wellness.
SANOVA
FeminineDistinctive Latin-derived name, signifying 'healer,' and historically linked to the Roman goddess of healing and medicine.
SANOVIA
FeminineAfrican name of Ashanti origin, meaning 'the path to peace.'
SANQUAN
MasculineChinese name with ancient roots, originally an honorific title for high-ranking individuals, now used for both boys and girls. Its meaning is often associated with tranquility, harmony, and balance, evoking images of abundance and nature's peace.
SANQUENETTA
FeminineRare female given name with roots in southern France, meaning "little red one".
SANQUETTA
FeminineUncommon African name derived from the Yoruba name "Sango," meaning "one who has done good work." Coined by enslaved Africans, it honors the legendary king Sango while fitting European naming conventions.
SANQUITA
FeminineAfrican American name derived from Swahili "Nakita", meaning "I have seen". It expresses joy and wonder at witnessing something extraordinary.
SANSA
FeminineSanskrit origin, means 'beauty' or 'happy melody', bringing good luck.
SANSAR
MasculineIndian origin, meaning 'universe' or 'cosmos' in Sanskrit, symbolizing life's vastness and diversity.
SANSKAR
MasculineUnique male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'culture' or 'refinement', symbolizing the importance of upholding cultural values throughout one's life in Hinduism.
SANSKRITI
FeminineSanskriti, of Indian origin, means 'culture' or 'tradition' in Sanskrit, reflecting the essence of India's rich heritage.
SANSKRUTI
FeminineSanskruti, of Indian origin, means 'culture' or 'tradition', embodying intelligence and sophistication.
SANSON
MasculineUnique male name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "sason" meaning 'lily', symbolizing purity, beauty, and grace. It is also associated with Samson, a biblical figure known for his extraordinary strength.
SANTA
MasculineUnique and striking given name derived from the Latin word 'sanctus', meaning 'holy'.
SANTA
FeminineSpanish name meaning "Saint," derived from the word "santo." Traditionally used for males, it now serves both genders worldwide.
SANTANA
MasculineCaptivating Spanish name derived from the surname meaning "of Santiago," a city named after Saint James. It signifies strength, courage, and power, reflecting its association with Saint James.
SANTANA
FeminineSpanish origin, meaning "saint" or "holy," derived from the word "santo." It has been used historically as a given name and surname since the Middle Ages in Spain.
SANTANAH
FeminineNative American name of Navajo origin meaning "water flowing toward blue," symbolizing the flow of water towards a body of blue water like a lake or sea.
SANTANGELA
FeminineUncommon Italian name derived from "santa" meaning holy, and "-gela," denoting shortened forms of names like Angela. It signifies a holy angel.
SANTANGELO
MasculineItalian origin, means "holy angel" and was traditionally given to children believed touched by divine grace or protected by angels.