SilvurlínfFaroese Possibly an elaboration of Old Norse silfr "silver" using the name suffix -lín, which may be derived from Old Norse lín "flax, linen". Alternatively it could be a Faroese form of Silvelin, a German diminutive of Silvia.
SimonettomItalian (Rare) Diminutive of Simone 2, as -etto is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix. Also compare Simonetta, which is the feminine equivalent of this name.
SingoallafLiterature The heroine of Swedish writer Viktor Rydberg's popular novel Singoalla (1858) (published in English as The Wind Is My Lover), about a gypsy girl who falls in love with a knight (set in the Middle Ages).
SintayehufEthiopian Meaning "what I have been through" or "what I have seen."
SintemazamSioux Means "iron tail" in Lakota. From the Lakota siŋté 'tail' and mázasapa (mah'-zah) 'iron'.
SinthguntfGermanic Mythology Sinthgunt is a figure in Germanic mythology, attested solely in the Old High German 9th- or 10th-century "horse cure" Merseburg Incantation. In the incantation, Sinthgunt is referred to as the sister of the personified sun, Sunna... [more]
SivkersoĸfGreenlandic Greenlandic name meaning 'bud', 'sprout', 'blossom', 'the blossoming one' or 'the one in bloom' or Greenlandic name meaning 'burst out laughing'. Depends per regional use.
Sivnîssoĸm & fGreenlandic Greenlandic name meaning "the one who comes in your stead, i.e. the substitute"
SkæringrmOld Norse From Old Norse skæringr meaning "man from Skára".
SkarbimirmPolish Derived from Slavic skarbi "to be sad about, to grieve over, to worry" combined with Slavic mir "peace".
SkarlatosmGreek (Rare) Hellenized form of Scarlat. This name is very rare in modern Greece; one is much more likely to encounter it as a surname instead.... [more]
SkirgailamLithuanian (Rare), History The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb skirti, which usually means "to give, to devote, to dedicate" but has also been found to mean "to divide, to separate" as well as "to determine, to establish, to identify"... [more]
SkirvydasmLithuanian The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb skirti, which usually means "to give, to devote, to dedicate" but has also been found to mean "to divide, to separate" as well as "to determine, to establish, to identify"... [more]
SławomysłmPolish The first element of this name is derived from Slavic slav "glory". The second element is derived from Polish myśl "thought", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic mysliti "to think".
SmaidonismLatvian (Rare) Derived from either Latvian smaids "a smile" or Latvian smaidīt "to smile".
SmaragdusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Smaragdos. This name was borne by at least two saints. One was a companion of saint Cyriacus (died c. 303 AD), who was buried together with him near the Via Ostiensis... [more]
ŚmiałomirmPolish The first element of this name is derived from Polish śmiały "bold, daring", which is ultimately derived from Polish śmieć "to dare" (which in turn is derived from Proto-Slavic sъměti "to dare, to venture")... [more]
SmiðkellmOld Norse Old Norse combination of smiðr "smith, craftsman, artisan" and ketill "cauldron hat, helmet".
SodbaatarmMongolian Means "remarkable hero" in Mongolian, from сод (sod) meaning "remarkable, unique, splendid" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
SodchimegfMongolian Means "remarkable ornament" in Mongolian, from сод (sod) meaning "splendid, remarkable, unique" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "ornament, decoration".
SogdianosmOld Persian (Hellenized) Possibly meaning "from Sogdia" in Ancient Greek, from Ancient Greek Σογδιανή (Sogdianḗ) "Sogdia", borrowed from Old Persian 𐎿𐎢𐎦𐎢𐎭 (s-u-gu-u-d) of the same meaning, with an added suffix... [more]
SojournerfEnglish (Rare) From the English word meaning "one who stays temporarily (sojourns)", which is ultimately derived from the Latin elements sub "under, until" and diurnus "of a day" (from diurnum "day"), via the vulgar Latin subdiurnare "to spend the day"... [more]
SolomoniafJudeo-Christian-Islamic Legend Apparently a feminine form of Solomon. According to Eastern Orthodox tradition, Solomonia was the unnamed woman with seven sons described in 2 Maccabees 7 of the Old Testament... [more]
SolskjaermVarious (Modern, Rare) Transferred use of the surname Solskjær, named in honour of Norwegian professional football manager and former player Ole Gunnar Solskjær (1973-).
Solstrålef & mSwedish (Modern, Rare) Means "ray of sunshine" in Swedish (a combination of Swedish sol "sun" and stråle "ray, beam"). It's also used as an affectionate term for a happy person, often a child.
Song-hyeobmKorean From Sino-Korean 松 (song) meaning "pine" combined with 叶 (hyeob) meaning "leaf", which together forms 松叶 (song-hyeob) which means "pine needle". This name can be formed using other hanja combinations as well... [more]
SoonyoungmKorean Soonyoung is the name of a member of the Kpop group SEVENTEEN. He is also apart of their performance team.... [more]
SooronbaymKyrgyz Derived from Kyrgyz соорон (sooron) meaning "soothing, comforting, consolation" combined either with бай (bay) meaning "rich, wealthy" or the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master"... [more]
SosandrosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
SosipatremGeorgian (Archaic) Georgian form of Sosipatros. A known bearer of this name was the Georgian politician and diplomat Sosipatre Asatiani (1872-1971).
SosiphronmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
SosipolismGreek Mythology A son of the goddess Eileithyia. From Ancient Greek sôzô meaning "savior" and polis meaning "city".
SositheosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god".... [more]
SoslanbekmOssetian From the given name Soslan combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
SosthenesmAncient Greek, Biblical Means "safe in strength", derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [more]
SostratosmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Contracted form of Sosistratos. Notable ancient Greek bearers of this name include the famous merchant Sostratos of Aegina (6th century BC) and the sculptor Sostratos of Chios (5th century BC).
SoteridasmAncient Greek Means "son of Soter" in Greek, derived from the name Soter combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
SoterrañafSpanish (European, Rare) Means "subterranean" in Spanish, taken from the titles of the Virgin Mary La Virgen de la Soterraña and Nuestra Señora de la Soterraña, meaning "The Virgin of the Subterranean" and "Our Lady of the Subterranean" respectively... [more]
SotirakismGreek Modern Greek diminutive of Sotirios and Sotiris, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis)... [more]
SousarionmAncient Greek Meaning uncertain. This name should be a compound name, of which the first element might be the Greek noun σοῦς (sous) meaning "upward motion" or the Greek noun σοῦσον (souson) meaning "lily"... [more]
Sou'westermEnglish (British, Rare), Obscure From the English noun sou'wester, a contracted form of southwester which refers to a strong wind that blows from the southwest and brings warm air from the tropics to the British Isles, often causing rain as it cools while passing over the sea... [more]
SovannarafKhmer From the Khmer សុវណ្ណ (sovann) meaning "gold".
Sovereignf & mEnglish (Modern) From the English word, both a noun meaning "monarch" and an adjective meaning "predominant; greatest; utmost; paramount" or "having supreme power", which is derived from Vulgar Latin *superanus "chief" (ultimately from Latin super "over") via Old French... [more]
SöyembikäfTatar Meaning unknown. This is the name of Söyembikä of Kazan, a Tatar ruler and a national hero of Tatarstan.
SpandaratmArmenian (Archaic) Armenian form of Esfandiar via its Middle Persian form Spandadat. A known bearer of this name was the Armenian doctor and scientist Spandarat Kamsarakan (1876-1942), who played a crucial role in establishing the Armenian Red Cross National Society.
SplendorafMedieval English, Italian Medieval English name (found in a Curia Regis Roll item dated 1213), derived from Latin splendor meaning "brilliance, brightness, lustre, distinction". (It was listed in 'A Dictionary of English Surnames' by Dr Reaney, who noted: 'In the Middle Ages there was a fashion for fanciful feminine names, few of which have survived, or given rise to surnames.') This is also the name a small town in the U.S. state of Texas.
SpongeBobmPopular Culture The name of the main character in a popular kid's cartoon series, Spongebob SquarePants. Originally his name was SpongeBoy, however it was changed upon discovering that the name was taken for a mop product.
SportacusmPopular Culture Sportacus is a fictional character from the children's television show LazyTown. His name is a portmanteau of the ancient figure Spartacus and the word sport, which represents his athleticism... [more]
SquidwardmPopular Culture A fictional bearer of this name is Squidward Tentacles, a fictional character in the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-).
SravanthifIndian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Telugu Means "continuous flowing water, a river stream" in Sanskrit. It is also used to refer to a type of herb that grows near rivers.
StandfastmEnglish (Puritan) Transferred use of the English surname Standfast, or simply means "to stand firm, to stand one's ground"; compare the English word steadfast meaning "firm or unwavering in purpose, resolution or faith" and the name Stand-fast-on-high.
StaphylusmGreek Mythology The name of several figures in Greek Mythology, meaning "grape cluster".
StarcbertmGermanic Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Old High German beraht "bright."
StarcfridmGermanic Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Old High German fridu "peace."
StarchardmGermanic Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Stargazerf & mEnglish (Rare) From the English word stargazer "one who stargazes" or "a daydreamer".
StarkaðrmOld Norse, Norse Mythology Derived from the Old Norse elements sterkr "stark, sturdy" and hǫð "battle" (cognate with Old High German hadu). This was the name of a hero in Norse legends.
StarlightfEnglish (Rare) Combination of Star, from Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra and light, from Middle English light, liht, leoht, from Old English lēoht (“light, daylight; power of vision; luminary; world”).
Starshinef & mEnglish, Popular Culture Popularized by the song "Good Morning, Starshine" from the 1967 anti-war, counter-culture, rock musical Hair.
StasandermAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Stasandros. This name was borne by Stasander of Cyprus (4th century BC), who was an officer in the service of Alexander the Great.
StasipposmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still". It basically refers to a state of standing (still)... [more]
StasippusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Stasippos. This name was borne by Stasippus of Tegea (4th century BC), who was the leader of the pro-Spartan oligarchs in Tegea.
StatiliusmAncient Roman Roman nomen gentile which was derived from Statius. A known bearer of this name was Titus Statilius Taurus, a Roman general and two-time consul from the 1st century BC.
StavrakismGreek Modern Greek diminutive of Stavros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis). Also compare the related name Staurakios.... [more]