Male names most popular from last year - page 978.
Shanga
Unique African name derived from the Swahili word for 'necklace', signifying unity, strength, beauty, and cherished value.
Shango
Powerful name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning "the one who creates fire with stone." It is the name of the revered deity Shango, the Orisha (spirit) of thunder and lightning, associated with strength and courage.
Shani
Hebrew unisex name derived from "shanim" meaning "years," associated with timelessness and endurance. It was also the Babylonian name for Saturn.
Shanice
Attractive African-American name of Mandinka origin, translating to 'life' or 'living', and it signifies vitality.
Shanika
African name of Bantu origin, meaning "little butterfly" or "pretty one," often associated with beauty and grace.
Shankar
Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one who has the moon's crests", associated with Lord Shiva.
Shanmukh
Rare Indian male given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'one who has six faces,' symbolizing Lord Kartikeya's six heads in Hindu mythology.
Shann
Irish unisex given name derived from the Gaelic surname "O'Scanlan," meaning "descendant of Scannal," which translates to "little shadow" or "little shade.
Shanna
Irish name derived from O'Scanlan/Scanlon, meaning "little dark one" or "little brave one".
Shannan
Irish name derived from 'O'Scanlan', meaning 'descendant of Seanán', which translates to 'little John' or 'God is gracious'.
Shanne
Elegant Irish name derived from Ó Seáin, meaning "descendant of John," which originates from Hebrew, meaning "God is gracious." It was popular among Irish nobility and is associated with wisdom, intelligence, and nobility.
Shannen
Irish name derived from Ó Séanaín, meaning "descendant of John," with roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God's favor." It was notably carried by Shan O'Neill, 16th-century Queen of Ulster.
Shanon
Irish name derived from Seán or John, meaning "God is gracious" and originating from ancient Gaelic, with international popularity.
Shanquan
Chinese name derived from 'mountain spring', signifying purity, life, and harmony with nature.
Shanquille
African American name derived from Shan (Irish Gaelic for 'young deer') and Quille (coinage of Charles), signifying grace and swiftness.
Shanta
Sanskrit-derived unisex name meaning 'peace', popular in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, signifying harmony and tranquility.
Shantae
Indian name meaning 'peace' in Sanskrit, associated with the goddess Parvati in Hindu mythology, symbolizing serenity and harmony.
Shantanu
Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'tranquil' or 'peaceful', revered in Hindu mythology for King Shantanu's wisdom and compassion.
Shante
Unique and captivating name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "shati," meaning "clothing" or "garment." It symbolizes elegance, style, and individuality, and carries implications of being well-dressed or sophisticated.
Shantel
Captivating Hebrew name meaning 'peaceful'.
Shantell
African American name derived from French 'Chantal', meaning 'song'. It was created by adding an 'S' to Chantal for distinction.
Shantez
Intriguing African-origin name from Nigeria, with a Yoruba-derived meaning: 'wise having' or 'intelligent having'.
Shanti
Indian origin meaning 'peace', popularized by its association with goddess Lakshmi and notable figures like Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar.
Shanton
Unique Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "Shatrughna," meaning "enemy-killer." It is associated with Shatrughna, the brave younger brother of Lord Rama in Hindu mythology.
Shantrell
Distinctive African-American name, coined during the Great Migration era (1916-1970), combining Shanice ('God is gracious') and Trelle (Trevor-Kelly blend). It reflects hope and resilience of the African diaspora in America.
Shao
Ancient Chinese name derived from the character 邵, meaning 'one still stands', signifying perseverance.
Shaolin
Chinese given name derived from the famed Shaolin Temple, known for its Kung Fu traditions; though it has no specific translation, it signifies strength, discipline, and spiritual enlightenment.
Shaon
Unique Bengali name derived from Sanskrit "Shyama," meaning "dark" or "black," symbolizing the color of the Hindu god Krishna, popular in various cultures for its appealing sound and profound meaning.
Shaphan
Hebrew name meaning "beautiful" or "fair," popular among ancient Israelites and notably held by Shaphan the scribe in the 7th century BCE.
Shaqil
Shaquille is an uncommon yet captivating name with origins traceable to Africa's Fulani ethnic group in Nigeria. Its components, 'Shaqi' meaning 'the creator' and 'il' denoting possession or belonging, imbue the name with significant meaning: 'belonging to the creator'. Popularized by basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, this name bears deep cultural roots and offers a blend of uniqueness, history, and symbolism.
Shaqille
Shaquille is a distinctive African name with roots in Arabic and French cultures. It means "little one" or "gift of God," reflecting both divine blessing and familial love.
Shaqir
Arabic name meaning "honor" or "respect.
Shaquane
Uncommon yet significant African American name derived from the Arabic 'Shaikh', meaning 'chief' or 'king'.
Shaquann
African American male name with Swahili origins meaning 'graceful thanks'.
Shaquawn
African American-origin male name meaning 'gift of power'.
Shaqueal
Unique American name of African origin, coined in the late 20th century as a blend of Shaq (strength) and Keal (nobility/wisdom).
Shaqueel
Shaqueel, of Arabic origin, means 'Illuminated by God'.
Shaqueil
Modern Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength.
Shaquel
Hebrew boy's name meaning "God is righteous," derived from the word "shaqel" meaning "weight" or "scale.
Shaquell
Uncommon yet significant name of African American origin, derived from the French Shaqueille, which translates to 'She who shakes' or 'Trembling woman'.