Female and male names starting with the letter "S" .

Native American name of Choctaw origin, derived from the word "Shakiyaha" meaning "my spirit".

African name of Ashanti origin, meaning "one who has returned after death," symbolizing resilience and victory over adversity.

Rare African-origin female name from Swahili culture, meaning 'wise one' or 'intelligent person'.

African American name derived from Arabic Shakira, meaning 'grateful'.

Arabic-origin name meaning 'companion' or 'friend', historically associated with one of Muhammad's wives.

Albanian feminine name meaning "calm" or "peaceful".

Captivating name of uncertain origin and meaning, first appearing in the United States in the late 19th century.

Shalah, of Arabic origin, means 'elegance' or 'grace', reflecting beauty and refinement.

Beautiful Hebrew unisex name derived from 'shalom', meaning peace or tranquility, embodying harmony and balance.

Unique Hebrew feminine given name that means "calm" or "tranquil beauty", evoking serenity and grace.

French-derived unisex name meaning 'breath', suggesting warmth, life, and vitality.

Indian girl's name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "growing, increasing." It is rich in history, associated with Hindu mythology and ancient festivals like Shitala Satam.

Rare Navajo name meaning 'one who comes walking around', derived from the legendary Hero Twin Sháálak'óhí.

Rare, unique Arabic name meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility', popularized by its appealing sound and positive significance, although its origins are somewhat unclear.

Rare Hebrew name derived from "shalom aleichem," meaning "peace be upon you.

Arabic name derived from "shala", meaning calm or peaceful.

Uncommon Arabic given name derived from 'shall,' meaning 'to ask' or 'to request.' It has Islamic roots and positive connotations due to its bearers in early Muslim history, including a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Uncommon yet captivating African name from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "calm and peaceful.

African-derived name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'calm or peaceful', signifying tranquility and serenity.

Sanskrit name composed of "Shala" (tranquil) and "andra" (hero), translating to "tranquil hero".

Unique name of unknown origin, often associated with qualities like strength, independence, creativity, beauty, grace, and sophistication.

Modern American girl's name coined by long-distance runner Shalane Flanagan, believed to combine "Shala" (possibly Hawaiian) and "Lane.

Unique Indian name derived from "Shalabhanjika," meaning "lotus-born." It signifies purity, beauty, and resilience like the lotus flower that grows in muddy waters but blooms elegantly above it.

African-derived female given name that can mean 'peace' or 'harmony', reflecting tranquility and unity.

African-origin name from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, meaning 'good-hearted' or 'kind-hearted', reflecting positive qualities hoped for the bearer.

African-origin name from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, meaning "God has done well for me," reflecting spirituality and gratitude.

Uncommon yet revered Igbo name from Nigeria that translates to "There is wealth and joy.

Exotic African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'she who has beauty like the moon' or 'beauty that shines like the sun'.

American unisex name derived from 'Sha' (Persian for 'king') and 'Lawn', popularized by parents seeking uniqueness.

Rare Hebrew name meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm', derived from the Hebrew word for peace.

Captivating Hebrew name derived from 'shalom', meaning peace, associated with tranquility and harmony.

Hebrew-derived feminine name meaning "mission" or "messenger", associated with hope and healing in biblical tradition, and has gained popularity for its unique sound and elegance.

Enigmatic female name with unknown Arabic/Muslim origin, potentially meaning 'night beauty', 'dark-haired', or 'calm sea'. Its true meaning remains elusive, yet it holds rich historical and cultural significance, notably as a character in Arabian folktales and being the namesake of prominent poet Shalayla al-Aqeel.

Unique, beautiful name of unknown origin, often associated with Hebrew or Native American cultures but lacking definitive information.

Unique Hebrew-origin feminine given name derived from "shalom", meaning peace, created by combining elements of various Hebrew names like Shoshana, Leah, and Ayala. It's gaining popularity for its distinctive sound and meaningful origin.

Unique American given name derived from the English word for sedimentary rock, with meanings associated with strength, stability, and adaptability. It gained popularity in late 20th-century America likely due to interest in geology and nature-inspired names.

Rare Hebrew given name meaning "to ask" or "to demand," derived from the Hebrew word "shalal.

Captivating Greek name derived from "shaleia," meaning peaceful or calm.

Unique Hebrew feminine name derived from "shalom," meaning peace. Though linked to the biblical Salome, its meaning emphasizes harmony rather than direct biblical association.

Irish origin name meaning 'challenging' or 'difficult,' embodying strength and resilience.