Baby Names Starting with S

One who shines or is fruitful. In biblical tradition, a righteous midwife who protected Hebrew infants.

From Hebrew meaning 'song.'

Hebrew name meaning "song"; evokes melody and joy.

Sweet and charming. A Persian word conveying pleasantness and delightfulness.

From Old English 'scire' (shire) and 'leah' (meadow), meaning meadow in the shire.

Sweet; pleasant and charming

Bright meadow or white meadow

Variant of Shirley, an English name meaning 'bright clearing' or 'from the bright meadow.' Symbolizes light and clarity.

Bright clearing or from the bright meadow. Symbolizes illumination and openness.

Compound name combining Shirley (Old English 'bright meadow') and Ann (Hebrew 'grace').

From the bright clearing or meadow

From Old English 'scir' (bright) and 'leah' (meadow), meaning 'bright meadow.' Variant of Shirley.

Japanese name meaning white, or traditionally referring to the fourth son.

Cool; calm. Sanskrit origin meaning peaceful or composed.

Hindi and Sanskrit name derived from Shiva, meaning 'auspicious' in Sanskrit. In Hinduism, Shiva is one of the principal deities.

Auspicious or beneficial. Hindu deity representing the destructive and regenerative forces of the universe.

Sanskrit origin related to the deity Shiva; signifies auspiciousness and nobility

A part or portion of Shiva; one who possesses divine attributes.

Related to the Hindu deity Shiva; symbolizes auspiciousness, cosmic energy, and divine consciousness.

From Sanskrit, related to Shiva, the Hindu deity; represents devotion and feminine divine energy.

Auspicious, blessed, peaceful

Divine feminine form relating to Shiva; spiritual and auspicious.

Gracious and benevolent; feminine form related to Shiva, the Hindu deity.

Shiva-like; related to the Hindu deity Shiva, symbolizing auspiciousness.

A part of Shiva; gift or portion of the divine in Sanskrit.

Sanskrit name derived from Shiva (Hindu god of transformation) with 'anshi' meaning 'aspect' or 'part of.'

Part of Shiva; divine consciousness and cosmic energy

Relating to or derived from Shiva, the principal deity of Hinduism. Associated with transformation and divine energy.

Of or relating to Shiva; the auspicious one. Associated with Lord Shiva in Hindu philosophy, representing divine consciousness and auspiciousness.

Possibly related to Shiva or bearing the suffix -ika (feminine form).

Irish name meaning 'God's grace,' a variant pronunciation of Siobhan.

God is gracious

Quiet or calm blessing

Quiet child. Japanese name combining shizu (quiet, calm) and ko (child), suggesting serenity.

Japanese name composed of characters meaning 'quiet/calm' (静) and 'male/strong' (雄), conveying a calm and powerful presence.

Peace. Yiddish variant of the Hebrew name Solomon (Shlomo).

Peace

Peace and tranquility, from Hebrew Shalom expressing harmony and wholeness.

Verse or couplet; Sanskrit term for a metrical poem or hymn in Hindu tradition.

Verse or hymn; Sanskrit name referring to sacred verses and mantras in Hindu tradition.

Hebrew name meaning 'peace', derived from Shalom, expressing wishes for harmony and well-being.

Peaceful; man of peace. Yiddish variant of Solomon.

Peace; diminutive of Solomon emphasizing harmony and wisdom.

Variation of Rhonda, meaning a lance or noble defender.

God has heard.

God has heard; a Yiddish variant of Samuel

God has heard. Yiddish form of Samuel, Hebrew origin meaning 'God listens' or 'God's name.'

Two lights; a Hebrew name with mystical significance in Jewish tradition

A prophet in Islamic tradition mentioned in the Quran; associated with guidance and righteousness.

Peaceful or enlightened; exact meaning depends on kanji characters used

Sho can mean victory, success, or enlightenment; Ichi means first. Together conveys first victory or enlightened leader

Small and shining or various meanings depending on kanji characters

Peace; Hebrew and Yiddish form of Shalom.

Variation of Rhonda, meaning a lance or noble defender.

Strong; related to the Shona people and language of Zimbabwe

God is gracious; Irish form of John

Lily; a Hebrew name symbolizing purity, grace, and beauty.

Means 'lily' in Hebrew; symbolizes purity, beauty, and grace.

Lily. Hebrew variant of Susanna, symbolizing purity, beauty, and grace.

Soaring or flying

Hmong name used in Hmong communities.

Represents faith, devotion, and confidence. In Hindu philosophy, it embodies trust and spiritual belief.

Light or candle. A Hebrew name symbolizing illumination and spiritual radiance.

Means listening, hearing, or obedience in Sanskrit; also associated with Shravan Kumar, a legendary figure symbolizing filial devotion and virtue.

Related to hearing, listening, or fame; derived from Sanskrit shrava.

Wealth, prosperity, beauty, and divine grace. Sacred in Hindu tradition.

From Sanskrit 'Shree' (beauty, grace, prosperity); symbolizes radiance and divine blessing.

Related to prosperity and auspiciousness, derived from Sanskrit 'Shri'.

Wealth, prosperity, and divine blessing; a Sanskrit name embodying good fortune.

Bearer of prosperity and blessing; blessed fortune

Best, superior, excellent; a Sanskrit term denoting the highest or supreme quality.

Derived from Sanskrit meaning 'best', 'supreme', or 'excellent'.

Great, distinguished, auspicious, or prosperous

Prosperous or auspicious - representing good fortune in Sanskrit tradition.

Auspicious, favorable, prosperous

Better part or superior portion—Shreya (better) and Ansh (part)

Good fortune, prosperity, or excellence.

Auspicious part or noble portion

Blessed and prosperous; Sanskrit name combining 'sri' (blessed/divine) with auspicious qualities.

Feminine Sanskrit name related to 'Shri' (prosperity, glory, and beauty); connotes one who brings auspiciousness

Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'wealthy' or 'prosperous,' often associated with abundance.

Sanskrit name derived from 'Shri' (auspicious, prosperous), feminine form.

Holy Ram; blessed by Lord Rama. Sanskrit combining Shri (auspicious/honorable) with Ram (revered Hindu deity).

Related to prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness. A Sanskrit name denoting good fortune.

Creation or the universe; represents the cosmic creative force in Sanskrit.

Prosperity, wealth, beauty, and excellence; auspiciousness.

Auspicious and prosperous; derived from Sanskrit denoting wealth, fortune, and divine blessings.

That which is heard; refers to sacred sound and knowledge in Hindu philosophy, symbolizing wisdom and perception.

That which is heard; refers to Vedic knowledge and Hindu scriptural wisdom

Star or starlike, from Yiddish elements.

A prophet in Islamic tradition; one of the messengers who called people to monotheism.

God is gracious

Branch or stem; variant of Shuaib, a prophet name in Islamic tradition.

Auspicious, good, or prosperous in Sanskrit

Auspicious, prosperous, and good. Signifies positivity and blessing.

Auspicious or blessed light. A Sanskrit name combining shubh (auspicious) and deep (light).

Grateful or thankful; derived from Arabic 'shukr' meaning gratitude.

A variant of Shulamite, derived from Hebrew meaning peaceful; also refers to the beloved in the Song of Solomon.

Obedient or virtuous; a traditional Chinese name symbolizing moral excellence and integrity.

White or pale; a Sanskrit color term associated with purity and clarity.

Dark or dark blue; in Hindu tradition refers to Krishna, celebrated in Vedic literature for wisdom and divine play.