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Sesshoumaru m Popular CultureFrom Japanese 殺 (
sechi) meaning "to kill", 生 (
sho) meaning "life", and 丸 (
maru) meaning "whole, round, circle". This is the name of Inuyasha's older half-brother in the manga and anime series 'Inuyasha'.
Sessile f EnglishEnglish cognate of
Cécile, influenced by the botanical term
sessile, meaning "a leaf issuing directly from the stem of the plant, rather than by a petiole."
Sessily f English (Modern)Variant of
Cecily, influenced by the botanical term
sessile, meaning "a leaf issuing directly from the stem of the plant, rather than by a petiole."
Sessue m Japanese(雪洲, Sesshū), meaning "snowy field" (雪 means "snow" and 洲 means "north field")
Sestina f English (American), Franco-Provençal, SpanishComes from the American surname Sestina. A sestina is “a type of poem that originated in France in the 12th century. The poem is credited to Arnaut Daniel, a Provençal troubadour who lived from 1180-1200... [
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Set m & f BurmeseMeans "to join, to connect" or "to continue" in Burmese.
Sétanta m Irish Mythology“Given name of the folk hero,
Cúchulainn”. This birth name was imparted by the deity, Lug, prior to the conception of the demigod child by the mortal mother, Deichtine.
Setebos m TheatreSeen in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' (1611), in which Setebos is the god worshipped by Caliban and Sycorax.
Setefilla f SpanishFrom the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary,
La Virgen de Setefilla and
Nuestra Señora de Setefilla, meaning "The Virgin of Setefilla" and "Our Lady of Setefilla," venerated at the hermitage in Lora del Río in the Andalusian province of Seville... [
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Setepenre f Ancient EgyptianMeans "Chosen of Re" in Egyptian. This was the name of the sixth and youngest daughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti.
Sethe f LiteratureCreated by Toni Morrison for her Pulitzer prize-winning novel "Beloved." Sethe is the mother of the title character, whom she murders out of an extreme act of love: she would rather kill her child than give it up to the hands of slavery.... [
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Setheus m GnosticismAccording to Gnosticism, Setheus is one of the great celestial powers dwelling in the Sixth Heaven.
Seth-Peribsen m Ancient EgyptianEtymology uncertain. Probably from Egyptian
stẖ-prj-sn, perhaps meaning "the brother comes forth to Seth", from Egyptian
prj "to come forth" combined with
sn "brother" combined with the Egyptian God
Seth 2... [
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Sethu m MalayalamName is originated from the word Rama Sethu , which is believed by the Hindu as the name of the bridge constructed by Lord Rama to reach Lanka to save his wife and Goddess Sita from Ravana.
Sethur m BiblicalSethur, the son of
Michael of the house of
Asher, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:13.
Setia m & f IndonesianMeans "loyal, obedient, faithful" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit सत्य
(satya).
Setiadi m IndonesianFrom Indonesian
setia meaning "loyal, obedient, faithful" combined with
adi meaning "first" in Indonesian or "beautiful, good, valuable" in Javanese.
Setiawati f IndonesianFrom Indonesian
setia meaning "loyal, true" (of Sanskrit origin) combined with the feminine suffix
-wati.
Setibhor f Ancient EgyptianOf uncertain etymology, this was the name of an Ancient Egyptian noble woman who was likely the principal wife of the Pharoah
Djedkare Isesi.
Setsu m & f JapaneseFrom Japanese 節 (setsu) meaning "section, period, verse, melody", though it is often written せつ using the hiragana writing system. It can also come from せ (se) meaning "world" combined with 津 (tsu), a place name, such as Tsu city in Mie prefecture... [
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Setsuka f JapaneseFrom Japanese 節 (
setsu) meaning "section, period, verse, melody" and 加 (
ka) meaning "add, increase". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Setsukei f JapaneseSetsu(説) means theory and Kei(敬) means respect. the name was Borne from Setsukei Makunokoji from an upcoming Danganronpa fangan, Danganronpa Twin fates
Setsuna f & m Japanese (Modern), Popular CultureFrom Japanese 刹那 (setsuna) meaning "a moment, an instant". It can also be given as a combination of 刹 (setsu) meaning "temple" or 雪 (setsu) meaning "snow" combined with Japanese 那 (na) a phonetic kanji or 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens"... [
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Setsuo m JapaneseFrom Japanese 接 (setsu) meaning "touch" combined with 男 (o) meaning "male". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Setsuya m JapaneseFrom Japanese 説 (setsu) meaning "theory" combined with 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Settela f RomaniMeaning uncertain. A famous bearer of this given name was Settela Steinbach (1934-1944), a Dutch Sinti girl who lost her life in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. She posthumously became an icon of the Holocaust, due to her brief appearance in a video of the transit camp Westerbork, which had been made by fellow Holocaust victim Rudolf Breslauer (1903-1944 or 1945).
Settha m ThaiFrom Thai เศรษฐ
(settha) meaning "excellent, best, supreme".
Setyo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
sêtya meaning "loyal, faithful, obedient", ultimately from Sanskrit सत्य
(satya).
Setyono m JavaneseFrom Javanese
sêtya meaning "loyal, faithful, obedient" combined with either the masculine suffix
-na or the word
ana meaning "being, having, holding".
Setyowati f JavaneseFrom Javanese
sêtya meaning "loyal, faithful, obedient" combined with the feminine suffix
-wati.
Seukja f KoreanFrom 碩 "great, eminent; large, big" and 子 (ja) meaning "child".
Seulgi f & m Korean (Modern)From native Korean 슬기
(seulgi) meaning "wisdom, intelligence." It can also be written with hanja, combining a
seul hanja, like 璱 meaning "blue jewel" or 瑟, referring to the pipa instrument, with a
gi hanja, such as 基 meaning "foundation, base," 起 meaning "rise, stand up; go up; begin," 璣 meaning "jewel; star" or 伎 meaning "talent, skill, gift."
Seung-a f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" and 雅 "elegant, graceful, refined".
Seung-an m Korean, ChineseFrom the Sino-Korean
seung meaning "rise, ascend" and Chinese
an, meaning "peace, quiet". Other combinations are also possible.
Seung-bin m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" and 彬 "cultivated, well-bred".
Seung-geol m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" or 勝 "victory; excel, be better than" (
seung) and 傑 "hero; outstanding, remarkable" (
geol).
Seung-heon m KoreanSeung-heon, alternatively spelled Seung-hun, 承憲 in Hanja, is a male Korean given name.... [
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Seung-ho m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 勝 (
seung) "victory; excel, be better than" and 浩 (
ho) "great, numerous, vast, abundant".
Seung-hui f & m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed", 丞 "assist, aid, rescue" or 勝 "victory; excel, be better than" (
seung), and 熙 "bright, splendid, glorious", 喜 "like, love, enjoy; joyful thing", 希 "rare; hope, expect, strive for" or 姬 "beauty; imperial concubine" (
hui).
Seung-hun m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" and 勳 "meritorious deed".
Seung-hwan m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" and 桓 "variety of tree (Chinese soapberry)".
Seung-hye f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 升 "arise, go up; advance" and 惠 "favor, benefit, confer kindness".
Seung-Hyeon m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承
(seung) meaning "inherit", 昇
(seung) meaning "rise, ascend" or 勝
(seung) meaning "victory, success" combined with 炫
(hyeon) meaning "shine, glitter", 鉉
(hyeon) referring to a device used to lift a ritual tripod cauldron or 賢
(hyeon) meaning "virtuous, worthy, wise"... [
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Seung-hyeop m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" and 協 "be united; cooperate".
Seunghyuk m KoreanFrom 勝 "victory; excel, be better than",勝 meaning "victory", "win", "exellent", "good", "better" or 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" (seung) and 赫 "bright, radiant, glowing".
Seung-jae m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 勝 "victory; excel, be better than" and 宰 "to slaughter; to rule".
Seung-jin m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 昇 "rise, ascent; peaceful; peace" and 辰 "early morning".
Seung-Jun m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承
(seung) meaning "inherit", 勝
(seung) meaning "victory, success" or 昇
(seung) meaning "rise, ascend" combined with 俊
(jun) meaning "talented, handsome", 埈
(jun) meaning "high, steep, towering", 準
(jun) meaning "rule, guideline, standard" or 准
(jun) meaning "approve, permit"... [
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Seung-kyu m KoreanFrom Korean Hanja 勝 (
seung) meaning "victory", "win", "exellent", "good", "better" and 奎 (
kyu) meaning "star".... [
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Seung-man m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 (
seung) "inherit, receive; succeed" and 晩 (
man) "night". A famous bearer is the first president of South Korea, Syngman Rhee (1875-1965).
Seung-Min m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承
(seung) meaning "inherit" or 昇
(seung) meaning "rise, ascend" combined with 民
(min) meaning "people, citizens", 敏
(min) meaning "quick, clever, sharp" or 旼
(min) meaning "gentle, affable"... [
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Seungmuk m KoreanFrom 勝 "victory; excel, be better than" or 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" (seung) and 묵 meaning neck.
Seungtae m KoreanFrom 勝 "victory; excel, be better than",勝 meaning "victory", "win", "exellent", "good", "better" or 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" (seung) and 泰 (tae) meaning "peaceful, calm, peace, easy."
Seung-u m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" or 勝 "victory; excel, be better than" (
seung), and 佑 "help, protect, bless" or 友 "friend, companion; fraternity" (
u).
Seung-wan m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" or 勝 "victory; excel, be better than" (
seung) and 完 "complete, finish, settle; whole" or 玩 "play with, joke, enjoy" (
wan).
Seung-yeon f & m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 升 "arise, go up; hoist; advance", 丞 "assist, aid, rescue" or 昇 "rise, ascent; peaceful; peace" (
seung), and 淵 "gulf, abyss, deep", 涓 "brook, stream; select; pure" or 延 "delay, postpone, defer" (
yeon).
Seung-yeop m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" and 燁 "bright, glorious, splendid, flame".
Seung-yun m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 承 "inherit, receive; succeed" and 潤 "soft, sleek".
Sev m Various (Rare)Nickname for various names containing the sound element
-sev-, such as
Severin. This name is usually not used as a legal name in its own right.
Sevag m ArmenianMeans "black-eyed" or "one with black (coloured) eyes" in Armenian.
Seval f TurkishFrom Turkish
sev meaning "love" and
al meaning "take".
Sevard m NorwegianNorwegian name with the combination of
sær "sea" and
vǫrðr "guard".
Sevasti f GreekMeans "respected" in Greek. Also compare the related name
Sebastian. A known bearer of this name was Sevasti Kallisperi (1858-1953), the first Greek woman to attain a university degree.
Sevdia f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian noun სევდა
(sevda) meaning "melancholy, sorrow". It ultimately comes from the Arabic noun سَوْدَاء
(sawda) meaning "black bile" as well as "melancholy, sadness, gloom"... [
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Sève f BretonAllegedly from Breton
seu "beautiful". She was a Breton saint of the 6th century, a sister of the renowned Saint Tugdual (one of the seven founder saints of Brittany). A commune in Brittany is named for her.
Seved m SwedishA more modern variant of the old Norse name Sigvid consisting of the Old Norse elements 'sig' meaning victory and 'vidh' meaning forest. It is also possible that Seved is a Swedish spelling change of the Latin name Severinus.
Sevenay f Turkish (Rare)Means "loving moon", from Turkish
seven meaning "loving, affectionate" and
ay meaning "moon, month".
Severn f English, English (Canadian)English form of
Habren, the original Welsh name of the longest river in Great Britain, which is of unknown meaning (perhaps "boundary"). Its use as a given name may be inspired by the name
Sabrina, which was the Roman name of the river... [
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Sevin f Ottoman TurkishSevin is Kurdish and Turkish for "lovely", "love her", or "rejoice". It is from Ottoman Turkey, but since the Persians or Iranians use it a lot too, it is written in Arabic characters as well.
Sevinar f UzbekDerived from
sevin meaning "to be delighted".
Sevir m RussianRussian form of
Severus via its hellenized (modern Greek) form
Seviros. Also compare the Russian name
Sever, which is directly derived from Severus.
Şevkefza f Ottoman TurkishFrom Ottoman Turkish شوق
(şevk) meaning "desire, yearning, ardor, eagerness" and Persian افزا
(afza), the present stem of افزودن
(afzudan) meaning "to increase, to add".
Sevo m ArmenianDerived from Armenian սեւ
(sev) meaning "black". This name might also be a short form of
Sevan (in at least some cases).
Sevuri m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during the rainy season.
Sewadjare m Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
swḏꜣ-rꜥ, possibly meaning "(he) who has healed by Ra", from Egyptian
swḏꜣ "to make sound, to heal" combined with the Egyptian god
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Sextans m & f AstronomySextans is one of the constellations introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius. It represents the astronomical sextant. Hevelius named the constellation after the sextant he used to measure star positions... [
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