Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "S" - page 94.
Selma
Arabic-origin name meaning "peace," associated with tranquility and harmony. It gained popularity recently despite being relatively rare compared to other names like Emma or Ella.
Selman
Turkish name meaning 'pure man', with historical significance and enduring popularity among Turkic-speaking peoples.
Selmer
Rare Scandinavian name meaning 'of light' or 'related to light'.
Selmer
Norwegian male name derived from Old Norse 'Selmur', meaning "strong" or "powerful".
Selmon
Distinctive African-origin unisex name, derived from Semien meaning 'peace' in Amharic. It signifies harmony and tranquility, traditionally given to boys born during peaceful times or hoped to be peacemakers.
Selphie
Unique Japanese girls' name derived from "selphy," meaning "sea." Popularized by Final Fantasy VIII character Selphie Tilmitt, it symbolizes marine life and enthusiasm. Despite its Japanese origins, Selphie has gained international recognition and is often chosen to reflect love for the ocean or marine life. Its distinctive spelling adds to its uniqueness.
Selso
Distinctive Spanish name of Latin origin, meaning 'happy' or 'blissful', popularized in ancient Roman times for children born during celebrations, symbolizing future success and joy.
Selton
English given name derived from the Old English word "seolh", meaning "sun". It signifies brightness and life-giving energy.
Selva
Feminine given name of Spanish and Catalan origin, meaning 'forest' or 'woodland', reflecting the natural beauty of Spain's landscapes. It has historical significance in Catalan folklore as a metaphor for paradise and refuge, embodying tranquility and protection from life's storms.
Selven
Rare Persian name derived from the word "selv," meaning "mountain," conveying strength and resilience.
Selvi
Rare yet captivating female name of Turkish origin, meaning 'eagle' and signifying strength, courage, and freedom.
Selvia
Beautiful female name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'beautiful' and associated with the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu mythology.
Selvyn
Unique Latin-derived given name meaning 'forest', originating in medieval England as a surname before becoming popular as a first name in the late 19th century, notably held by Sir Edward Walter Selwyn.
Selwyn
English given name derived from Old English words "seolh" meaning "sun" and "wine" meaning "friend", translating to "friend to the sun". First recorded as a surname in 12th century England, it gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th century, possibly influenced by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character Dr. Watson's friend Selwyn in his Sherlock Holmes stories.
Selwyn
English male given name derived from Old English words "seolh" meaning "sun" and "wine", signifying "sunny meadow". It's associated with radiance, warmth, and light.
Selyn
Unique name of unknown origin, allowing for personal interpretation, while offering elegance, charm, ease of pronunciation, and flexible nickname options like Selly or Lyn.
Selyse
Rare Greek name derived from 'Selene', meaning moon, giving it celestial significance.
Sem
Hebrew name meaning 'name', derived from the word 'shem'.
Semahj
Uncommon Arabic name derived from "samaj" meaning "heaven," popularized by Yemeni writer Abdulaziz al-Maqaleh as a pseudonym, symbolizing inspiration and freedom.
Semaiah
Hebrew male given name derived from 'sami'el', meaning 'name of God'. It appears in the Old Testament, notably among the sons of Gad (1 Chronicles 5:24) and as officials or warriors in King David's army.
Semaja
Hebrew name meaning "to accompany" or "to join with," reflecting unity and togetherness. It has historical significance, having been carried through generations by notable women in ancient Hebrew culture, such as Semaja, wife of Caleb and mother of Hur, and Semaja, daughter of Shalum and mother of Zerubbabel.
Semaja
Rare Hebrew female given name derived from the word "semah", meaning "exalted".
Semajae
Intriguing African-origin name from Ghana's Ashanti people, meaning "strength" or "power.
Semajae
Rare American name, potentially derived from Cherokee "flowing water" or Hebrew "name heard by God," adding to its unique charm despite uncertain origins.
Semajah
African-origin name derived from Swahili, meaning "wise" or "intelligent".
Semajai
Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "wait" or "patience," reflecting resilience in challenging times.
Semajay
African Igbo origin name meaning "My journey continues after my experiences," symbolizing resilience and growth.
Semaje
Distinctive African-derived Yoruba name, meaning 'Highly Esteemed' or 'Very Respected,' brought to the Americas through history.
Semaje
Distinctive African-origin given name derived from Swahili 'semajini', meaning 'wisdom'.
Semantha
Latin-derived name originally meaning 'wisdom', associated with intelligence and understanding, tracing back to ancient Rome.
Semara
African-derived Yoruba name meaning 'beauty', revered worldwide as it once belonged to the goddess of love and harmony.
Semaria
Latin-origin female name derived from 'semarius,' signifying the concept of time cycles every seven years.
Semarias
Rare and unique name of unknown origin, often chosen for its distinctive sound and lack of cultural associations.
Semaya
Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "mother has returned," symbolizing maternal love and resilience.
Semayah
Unique Hebrew given name meaning "name of God.
Semeka
Semequa is an African unisex name of Yoruba origin, translating to "the one who brings forth success," and symbolizing potential for greatness.
Semeko
Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, derived from Nigeria, meaning 'God will perfect me'.
Semere
Ethiopian male name derived from the Ge'ez word "sem" meaning 'remembrance', popular among Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church community, and historically held by notable figures like Emperor Yohannes IV Semere.
Semetria
Semetria: A rare Hebrew feminine name meaning 'reputation', popular in medieval Jewish communities.
Semhal
Ethiopian name derived from Amharic, meaning 'sunrise' or 'the dawn', signifying hope and light.