This is a list of submitted names in which the first letter is A or M or P or S.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Stasikrates m Ancient GreekThe 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)... [
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Stasippos m Ancient GreekThe 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)... [
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Stass m RussianStass SHOSTAK took part in the FIRST "international" series of the T.V. programme "Gladiators". He is RUSSIAN.
Stateira f Old Persian (Hellenized), HistoryAllegedly means "creation of the stars", in which case it would be related to Persian
sitareh "star". This was probably the usual name of Alexander the Great's second wife, a daughter of the Persian king Darius III, formally named
Barsine... [
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Statilius m Ancient RomanRoman 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.
Statina f Roman MythologyThe goddess who gives the baby fitness or "straightness," (i.e. the ability to live) and the father held it up to acknowledge his responsibility to raise it. Unwanted children might be abandoned at the Temple of Pietas or the Columna Lactaria... [
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Statis m Ancient OscanAn Oscan praenomen mostly used by the Samnites. Statius Gellius was a Samnite General. Later it was a Roman cognomen, and is attested by the Roman poets Publius Papinius Statius and Caecilius Statius.
Statius m Ancient RomanRoman praenomen (which later also came to be used as a nomen gentile) of Oscan origin. The meaning is uncertain, but it may possibly have been derived from Oscan
staít meaning "he stands", which would mean that it is closely related to Latin
statuo "to set up, to erect, to cause to stand"... [
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Staubfinger m LiteratureMeaning "dust finger". The name of one of the main characters in Cornelia Funke's 'Inkworld' books is dangerously close to the German word
Staubfänger "dust collector" colloquially used for books that are standing in a shelf without being used for a long time.
Staurakios m Late Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σταυρός
(stauros), which originally meant "upright pale, upright stake" but nowadays has the meaning of "cross". Also see
Stavros... [
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Staurofila f Spanish (Rare), LiteratureSpanish form of
Staurophila. The use of this name was probably inspired by
Camino real de la cruz (1721), which is one of the earliest Spanish translations of
Regia Via Crucis (1635), an important counter-reformation devotional emblem book written by the Dutch-born Flemish Benedictine monk Benedictus van Haeften (1588-1648)... [
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Staurophila f Late Greek, LiteratureFeminine form of
Staurophilos. In literature, this is the name of the main character of
Regia Via Crucis (1635), an important counter-reformation devotional emblem book written by the Dutch-born Flemish Benedictine monk Benedictus van Haeften (1588-1648)... [
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Staurophile f French (Archaic)French form of
Staurophila. The use of this name was probably inspired by
Le chemin royal de la croix (1676), which is one of the earliest French translations of
Regia Via Crucis (1635), an important counter-reformation devotional emblem book written by the Dutch-born Flemish Benedictine monk Benedictus van Haeften (1588-1648)... [
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Staurophilos m Late GreekMeans "friend of the cross" in Greek, derived from the Greek noun σταυρός
(stauros) meaning "cross, crucifix" (see
Stavros) combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".... [
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Stavro m LiteraturePossibly a variant of the Greek name Stavros. This is the middle name of James Bond's archenemy, Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
Stáza f Czech (Rare), SlovakCzech diminutive of
Anastázie and Slovak diminutive of
Anastázia. While Czech Stáza is occasionally used as a given name in its own right, Slovak Stáza is strictly a diminutive.
Steadfast m & f English (Puritan)Meaning, "resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering." Used in reference to God's steadfastness or in reference to one's steadfastness to faith.
Stede m English (Archaic, ?)Possibly from an English surname that was derived from Old English
stēda meaning "stallion; stud-horse" or Old English
stede "place; position". This was most notably borne by Stede Bonnet (1688-1718), known as the 'Gentleman Pirate' because he was born into a wealthy English family on the island of Barbados.
Steevy m French (Modern)French variant of
Stevie. This name saw a jump in popularity in 2001 thanks to Steevy Boulay (1980-) when he appeared in the first season of Loft Story (the French adaptation of Big Brother).
Stefanakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Stefanos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Stegath m American (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Stegath, as in the case of American screenwriter, film actor and producer Stegath James Dorr (born 3 June 1973).
Steijn m DutchVariant spelling of both
Stein and
Stijn. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch racing driver Steijn Schothorst (b. 1994).
Steinhard m Germanic, GermanDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Steinmar m Germanic, GermanDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Steinulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Steinunnr f Old NorseOld Norse female name, combination of
steinn ''stone'' and
unn ''wave''.
Steinvǫr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
steinn "stone" and
vár "woman".
Stéise f IrishDiminutive of
Annstás, an Irish form of
Anastasia (which was imported to Ireland by Anglo-Norman settlers).
Stellaluna f LiteratureFrom Latin
stella "star" and
luna "moon" (compare
Stella 1,
Luna), used for the title character - a fruit bat - in the popular children's picture book 'Stellaluna' (1993)... [
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Stellina f ItalianDiminutive of
Stella 1. In Luigi Pirandello's novel "Il turno" ("The turn"), Stellina is a beautiful young girl who is given in marriage to an old rich Spanish man, though she doesn't want to.
Stelmaria f LiteratureThe daemon of Lord Asriel in Phillip Pullman's Dark Materials series. She takes the form of a snow leopard.
Stelvio m ItalianFrom the mountain pass and town of the same name. The name is of Lombard origin, though the exact etymology is not known. A famous bearer of this name is Italian composer Stelvio Cipriani.
Stemma f Judeo-GreekDerived from Greek
stamata "to stop", this name was historically given to a girl with older sisters whose parents desperately hoped for a son. They "were literally praying for the curse of daughters to stop".
Sten m Soviet, Russian (Rare)Combination of the surnames of Сталин
(Stalin) and Энгельс
(Engels), which refer to Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Sten m EstonianEven though this name was originally an adoption of Swedish
Sten, this name is now considered a variant of
Stefan in Estonia.
Stênio m PortuguesePortuguese form of Sten. This name is borne by the brazilian actor Stênio Garcia.
Stenis m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. Stenis Staius Metellus served as Meddix Tuticus (chief magistrate or high official) of a Samnite city around 130 BC.
Steny m English (Rare)Derived from the Dutch name Steen. This is the name of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, whose name was derived from his father’s name.
Stephane f & m Late Greek, VariousDerived from Greek στεφάνη
(stephane) meaning "(brim of a) helmet" as well as "crown, diadem, wreath". In other words: this name is the Late Greek feminine form of
Stephanos (see
Stephen).... [
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Stephanetta f Afrikaans (Rare)Feminine form of
Stephan. Stephanetta Johanna Paulina (Nettie) Bredell (1877-1920) was a granddaughter of Paul Kruger (Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger), President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900.