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Semaria
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From Samaria; broadly 'watchful' or 'guarded' (related to Hebrew shamar 'to watch/guard') |
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Girl |
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Shafik
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Compassionate, kind, sympathetic |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Shanitria
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A modern invented name, probably combining 'Shani' (often associated with 'gift' or 'beautiful') with a '-tria'/'-trina' ending; roughly 'beautiful/noble' by derivation. |
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Girl |
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Shawaniqua
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No established traditional meaning; likely a modern blend of elements such as 'Shawna' (from Shawn/Seán, historically 'God is gracious') with the feminine suffix -iqua |
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Girl |
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Shilla
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Varies by origin - associated meanings include: linked to Sheila/Cecilia (Irish/Latin), 'stone' or 'rock' (Sanskrit/Hindi shila), 'peace' or 'abode' (Hebrew Shiloh/Shilah), and the ancient Korean kingdom Silla. |
Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Shreelatha
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Auspicious or prosperous creeper/vine - 'Shree' (wealth, auspicious) + 'Latha' (vine/creeper) |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Sigismond
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victorious protector |
Germanic |
Boy |
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Siviana
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Probably 'of the forest' (from Latin silva) or alternatively connected to Sif/Siv ('kin/bride') or Sivan ('third month/season') |
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Girl |
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sonni
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Originally a diminutive of 'son' ('little son'); when used as a feminine form, linked to Sonia/Sonja and ultimately Sophia ('wisdom'). |
English, Scandinavian |
Unisex |
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Stępko
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Diminutive of Stepan/Stephen - 'little Stepan', ultimately from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'. |
Slavic |
Boy |
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Sukhanya
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Bringer of happiness; good/auspicious girl |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Suthan
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son; male child |
Tamil |
Boy |
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Sahdev
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Equal to the gods; 'born with a god.' |
Hindu, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Samuka
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likely a diminutive or local form related to Samuel ("heard by God") or a regional name with meanings that differ locally |
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Boy |
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Sargan
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Possibly 'yellow/pale/golden' from Turkic roots or a place-based name linked to the Šargan locality; meaning not firmly established |
Persian |
Boy |
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Saxbie
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"Sax's farm" or "settlement of the Saxons" |
English |
Boy |
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Sedgewic
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Settlement or farm where sedge (a marsh grass) grows |
English |
Boy |
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Senir
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Name of a mountain in the Hebrew Bible (Mount Hermon); exact literal meaning uncertain |
Biblical, Hebrew |
Boy |
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Sewald
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Possibly "sea-ruler" (Old English) or "victory-ruler" (Old High German) depending on etymology |
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Boy |
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Shalynna
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A modern invented feminine name, commonly interpreted as a blend meaning 'little lake' or 'child of the lake' (from 'Lynn'), or more generally a melodious feminine name. |
English |
Girl |
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Sae-unn
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Usually from Korean 'sae' (새) = 'new' plus 'eun' (은). 'Eun' can be written with various hanja (commonly 恩 'grace' or 銀 'silver'), so meanings include 'new grace' or 'new silver'. |
Korean |
Girl |
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Samandari
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Literally 'of/from Samandar' - derived from Samandar (samandar = 'salamander'); often a toponymic or family name |
Persian |
Boy |
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Santhiyan
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peaceful one; bringer of peace |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Boy |
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Saudamani
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Precious jewel; one who is as precious or beautiful as a gem |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Semaya
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Often treated as a variant of Samaya meaning "time" or "appointed time"; in some modern usages interpreted as "blessing" or "gift" |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Shafika
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Compassionate; sympathetic; kind |
Arabic |
Girl |
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shaniya
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A modern feminine name with multiple possible roots: 'I'm on my way' (Ojibwe, disputed); 'scarlet/red' (from Hebrew 'Shani' + -ya); or 'first ray/eminent' (from Sanskrit 'Shanaya'). |
English, Hebrew, Indian, Ojibwe, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Shawkat
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dignity, honor, power, prestige |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Shilohs
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Place of peace; associated with tranquility |
Hebrew |
Unisex |
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Shreelaxmi
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Combination of 'Shree/Shri' (honorific indicating wealth, auspiciousness) and 'Laxmi/Lakshmi' (goddess of wealth) - 'Goddess Lakshmi' or 'blessed with prosperity'. |
Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Sigismonde
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victorious protector |
Germanic |
Girl |
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Sivianna
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Blend of Siv (Norse goddess/’bride’/earth, fertility) + Anna (’grace’) - roughly 'graceful bride' or 'grace of the earth' |
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Girl |
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Sonoe
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Meaning varies by kanji; commonly combines 'sono' (園 'garden') with 'e' (枝 'branch', 恵 'blessing', 江 'bay', 絵 'picture'), yielding meanings like 'garden branch', 'garden blessing', or 'garden bay'. |
Japanese |
Girl |
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Stepson's
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A son of one's spouse from a previous relationship; a child related by marriage rather than by blood. |
English |
Boy |
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Sukhanyaa
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good-natured; happy, blessed; of pleasant disposition |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Sutharsan
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Derived from Sanskrit 'Sudarśana' - 'auspicious/beautiful vision'; also associated with Vishnu's discus (Sudarshana Chakra). |
Sanskrit, Tamil |
Boy |
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Saheli
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female friend; female companion |
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Girl |
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Samukelisiwe
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we have been accepted; we were welcomed |
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Unisex |
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Sargant
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Originally an occupational surname meaning 'servant' or 'attendant', later associated with the military rank 'sergeant'. |
English |
Boy |
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Saxby
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Saxi's farm/settlement ('Saxi's village') |
English |
Boy |
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Sedgewick
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Settlement or farm by the sedge (marsh grass) |
English |
Boy |
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Senit
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blessing; good luck |
Amharic, Tigrinya |
Girl |
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Sewall
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Likely 'sea-ruler' (Old English sǣ + weald) or related 'victory-ruler' (Old Norse roots) |
English |
Boy |
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Shalyta
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No established historical meaning; generally treated as a modern invented feminine name. If parsed etymologically, it could be interpreted as 'little gift' or 'gift'. |
English |
Girl |
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Sæbeorht
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From Old English sæ 'sea' + beorht 'bright' - 'sea-bright' or 'bright as the sea'. |
English |
Boy |
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Samani
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Varies by origin. In Pali/Sanskrit contexts related to sāmaṇerī (a novice Buddhist nun) or derived from the root 'saman' (association/participant). In Persian-derived contexts it functions as a nisba meaning 'of/related to Saman' or as a family name. Also appears as a geographic/place name in Japan. |
Iranian, Japanese, Persian, Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Santhosh
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Contentment; satisfaction; happiness |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Saudhamini
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Likely Sanskrit-derived; possibly 'woman of an auspicious/home' or 'lady from a good/fortunate family' (interpretations vary). |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Semaye
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heaven; sky |
Amharic |
Girl |
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Shafikul
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Compassionate; kind; merciful (derived from Arabic 'Shafīq') |
Arabic |
Boy |
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