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Sahsha
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Defender/protector of mankind (from Alexander) |
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Unisex |
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Sanaiscarya
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Radiant teacher - one who practices or embodies luminous conduct |
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Girl |
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Sarickah
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Possibly 'mynah bird' or 'songbird'; may also be an invented name valued for its sound |
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Girl |
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Sayaji
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Probably 'devoted worshipper' or 'one who performs sacrifices' (derived from Sanskrit root related to yaj/ to worship) - meaning is probable rather than certain |
Indian |
Boy |
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Sedgwik
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from Old English 'secg' (sedge) + 'wīc' (dwelling/settlement) - 'sedge settlement' or 'settlement by the sedge' |
English |
Boy |
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Senobie
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Likely "life of Zeus" (from Greek elements Zeus + bios) |
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Girl |
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Sextus
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sixth (born sixth) |
Latin |
Boy |
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Shamarria
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Modern name likely interpreted as a variant of Samaria ('from Samaria' / 'watch mountain') or Maria ('beloved'/'bitter'); generally treated as 'from Samaria' or 'beloved'. |
English |
Girl |
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Saemin
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Varies by hanja; commonly 'new' (새 / 新) + 'people' (民) or 'quick/clever' (敏) - e.g., 'new people' or 'new and quick/clever'. |
Korean |
Unisex |
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Samareh
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Fruit; result; reward - implying being fruitful or yielding an outcome. |
Persian |
Girl |
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Santos
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'saints' or 'of the saints' |
Portuguese, Spanish |
Boy |
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Saurabhya
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Fragrance; pleasant aroma; sweet smell |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Semmi
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A diminutive or modern variant associated with names meaning 'God has heard' (Samuel/Samantha) or 'elevated, sublime' (Arabic Sami). Often used as a pet form or standalone modern name. |
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Unisex |
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Shagufthah
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blossomed; blooming |
Persian |
Girl |
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Shannon
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Named for the River Shannon; often interpreted as 'wise river' or 'old/ancient river' (exact etymology uncertain). |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Shawnell
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Derived from Sean/Shawn: 'God is gracious'; diminutive/modern elaboration |
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Girl |
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Shimeekah
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A modern coinage/variant of Shamika/Shameeka; meanings vary by source and it often functions as a feminine given name rather than having a single established meaning (sometimes associated with 'peaceful' or similar senses) |
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Girl |
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Sherya
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Auspicious, fortunate, beautiful; associated with prosperity and excellence |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Sigurð
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From Old Norse sigr 'victory' + varðr 'guardian' - 'victory guardian' or 'victorious protector' |
Norse |
Boy |
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Siyama
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Likely 'dark' or 'dusky' (from Sanskrit Shyama); alternatively associated with 'fasting' if derived from Arabic Siyam |
Hindi |
Girl |
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Sook-Yin
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virtue/purity + outstanding/heroic (commonly represented by the characters 淑英) |
Chinese |
Girl |
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Stien
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Either 'follower of Christ' (if from Christine/Christina) or 'stone' (if related to Stein). |
Dutch, German, Norwegian |
Girl |
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Sukhwinder
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Bringer of peace and happiness |
Punjabi, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Suwa
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No single, widely agreed meaning. In Japanese the name is tied to a place/surname (Suwa) and its shrine; in Arabic it is the name of a pre-Islamic idol and the original meaning is uncertain. |
Arabic, Japanese |
Unisex |
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Sahvanah
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From the savanna; treeless grassy plain |
English |
Girl |
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Sanam
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Beloved; idol or sweetheart |
Persian |
Unisex |
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Sarie
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princess |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Sayam
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From Arabic 'Siyam' meaning 'fasting' or 'self-restraint' (used as a given name in South Asia). |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Sedgwick
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Dweller at or owner of a farm/settlement where sedge grows ('sedge farm') |
English |
Boy |
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Senolita
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Likely 'little lady' or 'young lady' - a diminutive/affectionate form |
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Girl |
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Sextyn
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Derived from Latin 'Sextus', meaning 'sixth' (often used for a sixth-born) |
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Unisex |
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Shamarya
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Likely derived from Maria/Maryam meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child." |
English |
Girl |
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Saera
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Often associated with 'princess' (from Sarah); in some contexts linked to 'traveler' (from Saira) or used as a phonetic Korean name. |
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Girl |
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Samarendran
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Lord or chief of battle; 'Indra of battle' - a powerful warrior/king in war |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Santosa
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Contentment, satisfaction; peacefulness |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Saurav
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Fragrance, scent; pleasantness or auspiciousness |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Semmie
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A pet form meaning 'little Sem/Sam' - associated with Samuel ('God has heard') or Shem/Sem ('name') |
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Unisex |
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Shah Rukh
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Royal face; kingly countenance |
Persian |
Boy |
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Shanon
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From the River Shannon; associated with the Gaelic Sionainn, often interpreted as 'possessor of wisdom' or 'wise one'. |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Shawnequa
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A feminine elaboration of Shawn/Sean - ultimately from John, meaning "God is gracious" (modern invented name) |
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Girl |
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Shimeekia
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Uncertain - a modern invented name. If linked to the element "Mika/Micha," it can be read as related to Hebrew "Who is like God?"; otherwise it's primarily a creative given name. |
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Girl |
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Shreyaas
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Auspicious, superior; prosperity, excellence and welfare |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Sigurdur
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From Old Norse sigr 'victory' + varðr 'guardian/defender' - 'victory guardian' or 'guardian of victory'. |
Icelandic, Norse |
Boy |
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Siyandah
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We are growing; increase; abundance |
Xhosa, Zulu |
Unisex |
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Sooke
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Can mean 'pure' or 'virtuous' (Korean) or 'happiness' (Thai); also used as a place name of Coast Salish origin |
English, Thai |
Unisex |
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Stig
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wanderer; one who walks or steps |
Scandinavian |
Boy |
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Sukkar
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sugar; sweetness |
Arabic |
Unisex |
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Suwan
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golden, of gold |
Lao, Sanskrit, Thai |
Boy |
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Sahvanna
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treeless plain; from the name of the savanna/grassland |
English |
Girl |
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Sananda
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Blissful; one who is happy or full of joy |
Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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