Submitted Names Starting with S

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Shosaku m Japanese
From 煮 (sho, sha, ni.eru, ni.yasu, ni.ru, ni) meaning “to boil, to cook”, 哨⁠ (mihari, so, sho) meaning “stand guard, look out (for suspect or enemy)”, 正 (masa, sho) meaning "right, correct, proper, justice" or 嘗⁠ (jo, sho, na.meru, kokoro.miru, katsu.te, nie) meaning “once before, never ever, formerly, -ex, undergo, underrate” combined with 作 (saku) meaning "build, prepare, make, production", 朔⁠ (tsuitachi, saku) meaning “last and first days of the month, new moon, conjunction (astronomy), north” or 咲 (saku) meaning "to blossom"... [more]
Shosh f Hebrew
Diminutive of Shoshana.
Shosha f Jewish, Yiddish, Dutch (Rare), Literature
Yiddish diminutive of Shoshana.... [more]
Shoshan m & f Jewish
Genderless version of shoshana
Shoshan m Hebrew
This hebrew name means "Lily", which comes from a type of flower
Shoshen f Coptic
Means "lily, waterlily, lotus" in Coptic, ultimately derived from Egyptian zšn "lotus flower". Compare Susanna.
Shōshi f Japanese (Archaic)
Name that was given during the Hēan Period, to an Empress Consort, "藤原 彰子" FUJIWARANOSHŌSHI or AKIKO FUJIWARA, married to "一条天皇" ICHIJŌ the Japanese Emperor Ichijō . The Kanji Character "彰" meaning "Evident", "Manifest" with the Kanji Character "子" meaning "Child"... [more]
Shoshi f Hebrew
Diminutive of Shoshana.
Shosho m English
Diminutive of Joseph.
Shōsuke m Japanese
From Shō combined with the element suke, originally denoting a kokushi (provincial governor) with the 2nd-highest level of suke (介), also written with other kanji like 助, 輔 or 典.... [more]
Shota m Georgian
Meaning and linguistic origin uncertain. An existing theory is that the name is a variant of Ashot and/or Ashotan or otherwise etymologically related to them... [more]
Shotah f & m South African
Meaning as of yet unknown.
Shotaro m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shoutarou.
Shotarou m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shoutarou.
Shotiko m Georgian
Diminutive of Shota.
Shotka m Georgian (Rare)
Diminutive of Shota.
Shoto m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shouto.
Shoubu f & m Japanese
From Japanese 菖 (shou) meaning "iris (the flower)" combined with 舞 (bu) meaning "dance". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Shougo m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (shou) meaning "wins, victories" combined with 吾 (go) meaning "I, me". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Shouichi m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (shou) meaning "wins, victories" combined with 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Shouka f Japanese
From Japanese 紫 (sho) meaning "purple; violet", 陽 (u) meaning "the sun" combined with 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Shoukat m Urdu
Urdu transcription of Shawkat.
Shouko f Japanese
Japanese feminine name derived from 彰 (shou) meaning "clear" and 子 (ko) meaning "child".
Shoukry m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic شكري (see Shukri).
Shouma m Japanese
From Japanese 尚 (shou) meaning "esteem" combined with 真 (ma) meaning "true, reality". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Shoumetsu m & f Japanese
消滅 means Annihilation/elimination and can also mean carnage.
Shoun m Japanese (Modern)
Variant transcription of Shōn.
Shounosuke m Japanese
From Japanese 匠 (shou) meaning "artisan, workman, carpenter", 奨 (shou) meaning "prize, reward", 将 (shou) meaning "commander, leader, general", 尚 (shou) meaning "still, as always", 庄 (shou) meaning "manor", 昇 (shou) meaning "rise up", 昌 (shou) meaning "good, prosper", 昭 (shou) meaning "shining", 晶 (shou) meaning "clear", 梢 (shou) meaning "treetop", 祥 (shou) meaning "happiness", 正 (shou) meaning "first (month of the lunar year)", 聖 (shou) meaning "holy, sacred", 薔 (shou) meaning "rose" or 頌 (shou) meaning "to laud, acclaim", 之 (no), a possessive marker combined with 介 (suke) meaning "shell, shellfish", 輔 (suke) meaning "help", 助 (suke) meaning "assistance", 祐 (suke) meaning "divine intervention, protection" or 丞 (suke) meaning "to help, to rescue"... [more]
Shouri m Indian
One of the 1000 names of Hindu God Vishnu. Brave.
Shourvoisier m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Bastardization and transferred use of the surname Courvoisier.
Shousaku m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shosaku.
Shousuke m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shōsuke.
Shout m English, Obscure
Possibly from the English word shout. Used by composer Shout Young.
Shoutaro m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shoutarou.
Shoutarou m Japanese
From Japanese 咲 (shou) meaning "blossom", 匠 (shou) meaning "artisan, workman, carpenter", 商 (shou) meaning "make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant", 奨 (shou) meaning "exhort, urge, encourage", 将 (shou) meaning "leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about", 小 (shou) meaning "little, small", 尚 (shou) meaning "esteem, furthermore, still, yet", 庄 (shou) meaning "level, in the country, manor, village, hamlet", 承 (shou) meaning "acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive", 捷 (shou) meaning "victory, fast", 昇 (shou) meaning "rise up", 昌 (shou) meaning "prosperous, bright, clear", 昭 (shou) meaning "shining, bright", 晶 (shou) meaning "sparkle, clear, crystal", 梢 (shou) meaning "treetops, twig", 照 (shou) meaning "illuminate, shine, compare, bashful", 祥 (shou) meaning "auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune", 象 (shou) meaning "elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)", 鍾 (shou) meaning "spindle, gather, collect", 鐘 (shou) meaning "bell, gong, chimes", 政 (shou) meaning "politics, government", 正 (shou) meaning "correct, justice, righteous", 荘 (shou) meaning "villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified", 翔 (shou) meaning "soar, fly", 薔 (shou) meaning "a kind of grass", 鏘 (shou) meaning "tinkling of jade or metal pendants" or 頌 (shou) meaning "eulogy", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big", 多 (ta) meaning "many, frequent, much" or 大 (ta) meaning "large, big" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son", 朗 (rou) meaning "bright, clear" or 良 (rou) meaning "good, pleasing, skilled"... [more]
Shouto m Japanese
From Japanese 奨 (shou) meaning "exhort, urge, encourage", 昇 (shou) meaning "rise up", 昭 (shou) meaning "shining, bright", 渉 (shou) meaning "ford, go cross, transit, ferry, import, involve", 省 (shou) meaning "focus, government ministry, conserve", 祥 (shou) meaning "auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune", 笙 (shou) meaning "a reed instrument" or 翔 (shou) meaning "soar, fly" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation or 人 (to) meaning "person"... [more]
Shouwei f Chinese
From the Chinese 绶 (shòu) meaning "silk ribbon" and 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, thick, ornamental".
Shouya m Japanese
From Japanese 祥 (shou) meaning "auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune", 召 (shou) meaning "seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold)", 将 (shou) meaning "leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about", 彰 (shou) meaning "patent, clear", 昭 (shou) meaning "shining, bright", 正 (shou) meaning "correct, justice, righteous", 璋 (shou) meaning "ceremonial jeweled implement" or 翔 (shou) meaning "soar, fly" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "also", 夜 (ya) meaning "night", 弥 (ya) meaning "all the more, increasingly", 哉 (ya), an exclamation or 矢 (ya) meaning "dart, arrow"... [more]
Shouyou m & f Japanese
From Japanese 逍 (shou) meaning "shining" combined with 遥 (you) meaning "sun, light". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.... [more]
Shoval f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Possibly means "tail" or "trail" in Hebrew.
Shovda f Chechen
Means "spring, well, source" in Chechen.
Shovvoz m Uzbek
Means "fine, capable" in Uzbek.
Showkat m Bengali, Kashmiri
Bengali and Kashmiri form of Shawkat.
Sho'xberdi m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sho'x meaning "mischevious, lively, spirited" and berdi meaning "gave".
Sho'xiya f Uzbek
Derived from the word 'sho'x meaning "lively, playful, spirited".
Shoxli m Uzbek
Means "branched, horned" in Uzbek.
Shoxrux m Uzbek
Variant of Shokhrukh.
Shoya m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shouya.
Shōyō m Japanese
Shoyo means "sun". It is the name of Shoyo Hinata from Haikyuu.
Shōzō m Japanese
The Japanese name "Shōzō" (昌三) typically consists of two kanji characters. "Shō" (昌) means "prosperous" or "flourishing," and "zō" (三) means "three." So, "Shōzō" could be interpreted as "three prosperities" or "flourishing in three ways." However, it's important to note that the meaning can vary depending on the context and intention behind the name.
Shozo m Japanese
Variant of Shōzō.
Shpat m Albanian
Possibly from the village Shpat located in the former municipality of Paskuqan in Tirana County, Albania.... [more]
Shpend m Albanian
Derived from Albanian shpend "fowl, poultry" and, figuratively, "to be fast".
Shpëtim m Albanian
Derived from Albanian shpëtim "rescue, relief; salvation, deliverance".
Shpëtime f Albanian
Feminine form of Shpëtim.
Shpon m Pashto
Meaning "herdsman" in Pashto.
Shqiponja f Albanian
Derived from Albanian shqiponjë "eagle, golden eagle" and, figuratively, "proud and brave person; skillful person".
Shraddha f Hindi, Marathi
Means "faith, trust, belief" in Sanskrit.
Shrader m & f American
Transferred use of the surname Shrader.
Shradha f Hindi, Marathi
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi श्रद्धा (see Shraddha).
Shradhanjali f Indian
Love, affection & respect, sanskrit
Shravya f Bodo
Meaning "Musical Tone".
Shreejan m Sanskrit
Son of godess Lakshmi
Shreejit m Sanskrit
Shree means outstanding intelligence, prosperity, outstanding power. Shreejit is one of the name of Hindu god Vishnu.
Shreekrishna m Hinduism
Variant transcription of Shrikrishna.
Shreekumar m Indian
Shree (Hindu Goddess Laxmi, Wealth, Prosperity) + Kumar (son). Laxmi's son is Manmadh (Hindu God of love and romance, carrys bow and arrow made of flowers. Cupid)
Shrejal f Malayalam
Meaning "Best" and "First".
Shrena f Malayalam
Name of Goddess Lakshmi.
Shrenik m Indian
Sanskrit
Shrey m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Derived from Sanskrit श्रेयस् (śréyas) meaning "excellent, better, best".
Shreyada f Indian (Modern)
the meaning of this name is tne one who gives wealth i.e., Goddess lakshmi
Shreyas m Indian, Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit श्रेयस् (śréyas) meaning "superior, better, best".
Shreyoshee f Bengali, Assamese, Ho
Means "beautiful" in Bengali, Assamese and Ho.
Shridhar m Indian
Wealthy, owner of wealth, Shri means Laxmi- the goddess of wealth and dhar means - holder or owner
Shridhara m Hinduism, Sanskrit
Means "holder of Lakshmi" in Sanskrit, from श्री (shri) referring to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and धर (dhara) meaning "holding, bearing"... [more]
Shrika f Sanskrit
Means "fourtune" in Sanskrit
Shrikrishna m Hinduism
Meaning 'Lord Vishnu'.
Shrima f Indian, Nepali
Shri put in front of something to represent greatness, often used before a name of a goddess. Ma meaning mother or goddess; someone given great respect to.
Shriman m Sanskrit
Means "god" in Sanskrit, connects directly to the god Shrimannarayan. The extended form of Shri.
Shrimati f Indian
Means 'Mrs' in Hindi
Shrinidhy f Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit
Variant transcription of श्रीनिधि (see Srinidhi)
Shrisha f Hinduism, Hindi
One of god Vishnu's names.
Shristi f Nepali
Name is of Sanskrit origin, meaning ‘creation.’ It is derived from the Sanskrit term sristi, which means ‘to create.
Shriya f Indian, Odia, Hindi
Means "happiness, glory, prosperity" in Sanskrit, ultimately from श्री (shri).
Shronda f African American
Contracted variant of Sharonda.
Shruti f Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Tamil
From Sanskrit श्रुति (śrúti) meaning "hearing, listening, that which is heard". The term refers to the set of ancient religious texts which govern the ways of Hinduism.
Shtedra f Bulgarian
Bulgarian feminine name from the word щедра (shtedra) meaning "generous".
Shteinhart m Yiddish
Yiddish Form of Steinhard.
Shterna f Yiddish
Variant of Sterna.
Shtjefën m Albanian
Albanian form of Stephen.
Shtjefëni m History (Ecclesiastical)
Albanian form of Stephen, used to refer to the saint.
Shu m Egyptian Mythology (Latinized)
Shu, meaning "emptiness" and "he who rises up", was one of the primordial Egyptian gods, a personification of air, one of the Ennead of Heliopolis.
Shu m & f Japanese
Means "seed", "seedling", "sprout", in Japanese. It is mostly used as a boy name but rarely used as a girl name.
Shū m Japanese
Japanese name meaning either "mastering" (修), "autumn" (秋) or "smell" (臭). ... [more]
Shua f Sindhi
Means "rays of sunlight" in Sindhi.
Shua f Biblical
A daughter of a Canaanite mentioned in Genesis 38 and 1 Chronicles 7.
Shuai m & f Chinese
From Chinese 帅 (shuài) meaning "to be a role model", "to follow", "commander-in-chief, marshal", or "handsome, good-looking".
Shuaib m Arabic
From the name of a Midianite prophet mentioned in the Qur'an. He is sometimes identified with the biblical character Jethro.
Shuaiqiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 帅 (shuài) meaning "commander" and 嫱 (qiáng) meaning "lady".
Shuajb m Albanian (Rare)
Albanian form of Shuaib.
Shuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful".
Shuang f & m Chinese
From Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "refreshing, clear, straightforward" or 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost", as well as other characters that are pronounced similarly.
Shuangchen f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 辰 (chén) meaning "celestial bodies, early morning".
Shuangci f Chinese
From the Chinese characters 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost; crystallized" and 慈 (cí) meaning "kind; loving, charitable".
Shuangfei f Chinese
From the Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" and 飞 (fēi) meaning "fly".
Shuanghua f Chinese
From the Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" and 华 (huá) meaning "prosperous, splendid, flowery, illustrious".
Shuanglan f Chinese
From the Chinese characters 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost; crystallized" and 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist, mountain haze".
Shuanglin f Chinese
From the Chinese 双 (shuāng) meaning "two, pair, couple", 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" or 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" and 琳 (lín) meaning "beautiful jade", 霖 (lín) meaning "heavy rain" or 林 (lín) meaning "forest".
Shuangling f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade".
Shuanglu f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, happy, cheerful, refreshing" and 露 (lù) meaning "dew".
Shuāngméi f Chinese
From Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost, ice" or 双 (shuāng, shuàng) meaning "two, double" combined with 莓 (méi) meaning "berry, strawberry", 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot", or 玫 (méi) meaning "rose, gemstone"... [more]
Shuangmeng f Chinese
From the Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" and 梦 (mèng) meaning "dream".
Shuangqian f Chinese
From the Chinese characters 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost; crystallized" and 茜 (qiàn)] meaning "madder, rubia cordifolia; reeds".
Shuangran f Chinese
From the Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" and 然 (rán) meaning "yes, certainly, pledge, promise".
Shuangshan f Chinese
From the Chinese 双 (shuāng) meaning "two, pair" and 杉 (shān) meaning "pine, fir".
Shuangshuang f Chinese
From the Chinese character 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost; crystallized".
Shuangsi f Chinese
From the Chinese 双 (shuāng) meaning "two, pair, couple" and 思 (sī) meaning "think, consider, ponder".
Shuangsu f Chinese
From the Chinese 双 (shuāng) meaning "two, pair, couple" or 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 素 (sù) meaning "white silk".
Shuangting f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 婷 (tíng) meaning "pretty, graceful".
Shuangwan f Chinese
From the Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" and 湾 (wān) meaning "cove, bay".
Shuangwen f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Shuangyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 双 (shuāng) meaning "set of two, pair, both" and 嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating".
Shuangye f Chinese
From Chinese 双 (shuāng, shuàng) meaning "two, double" or 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost, ice" combined with 叶 () meaning "leaf" or 业 (yè) meaning "business, trade, merits, achievements"... [more]
Shuangyin f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 吟 (yín) meaning "sing, recite".
Shuangying f Chinese
From the Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" or 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, lustrous" or 影 (yǐng) meaning "shadow, reflection".
Shuangyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" or 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain", 瑜 (yú) meaning "fine jade, flawless gems, virtues", 誉 (yù) meaning "fame, reputation, praise" or 钰 (yù) meaning "rare treasure".
Shuangyuan f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 双 (shuāng) meaning "two, pair, couple" or 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 缘 (yuán) meaning "hem, margin" or "reason, cause, fate", 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beauty, beautiful woman" or 瑗 (yuàn) meaning "jade ring".
Shuangyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 悦 (yuè) meaning "pleased, contented".
Shuangzhen f Chinese
From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 真 (zhēn) meaning "really, clearly" or "true, real".
Shuangzheng f & m Chinese
From Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" combined with 峥 (zhēng) meaning "high, noble" Other character combinations are possible.
Shuarakh m Abkhaz
Derived from Abkhaz а́-шәарах (á-shwarakh) meaning “deer, stag, animal”.
Shuba f Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali
Means 'Beautiful'
Shubh m Indian
Derives from the Hindu word for ‘auspicious’ or ‘fortunate.’
Shubhang m Bengali
Means “good luck” in Bengali.
Shubhankar m Indian
Shubhankar means Auspivious
Shubhu f Nepali
Meaning "Conducive to Success". Name of Goddess Lakshmi.
Shubin f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 彬 (bīn) meaning "well-bred".
Shuchao f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 超 (chāo) meaning "surpass".
Shu-chen f & m Taiwanese
Alternate transcription of Shuzhen chiefly used in Taiwan.
Shuchen f Chinese
From the Chinese 姝 (shū) meaning "beautiful girl" and 忱 (chén) meaning "truth, sincerity".
Shuchi f Indian
"pious"
Shu-ching f Taiwanese
From Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "clear, pure, virtuous" combined with 淨 (jìng) meaning "pure, clean, unspoiled". Other characters can form this name as well. A notable bearer is Hsu Shu-ching (1991–), a Taiwanese female weightlifter.
Shuci f Chinese
From the Chinese 殊 (shū) meaning "different, special" and 辞 (cí) meaning "words, speech, expression".
Shudarga m & f Mongolian
Means "fair, sincere, upstanding" in Mongolian.
Shu-enlil m Akkadian
Meaning uncertain, but related to the god Enlil.... [more]
Shufaiq m Arabic
Means "compassionate, merciful" in Arabic.
Shufaiqah f Arabic
Feminine form of Shufaiq.
Shufang f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 芳 (fāng) meaning "fragrant".
Shufei f Chinese
From the Chinese 书 (shū) meaning "book, letter, writings" and 菲 (fēi) meaning "fragrant, luxuriant".
Shuggie m Scots
Diminutive of Shug.
Shuggy m Scots
Scots diminutive of Hugh.
Shugyla f Kazakh
Means "gleam, radiance, beam" in Kazakh.
Shuhada f Arabic
Means "Martyrs" in Arabic
Shuhaib m Arabic
Means "little shooting star" in Arabic.
Shuhaibah f Arabic
Feminine form of Shuhaib.
Shuhaid m Arabic (Rare), Indian (Muslim)
Means "witness, martyr" in Arabic (see Shahid).
Shuhaida f Malay
Feminine form of Shuhaid.
Shuhaidah f Malay
Variant of Shuhaida.
Shuhaili m & f Malay
Malay variant of Suhaili.
Shuhaily m & f Malay
Malay variant of Suhaili.
Shuhaimi m Malay
Variant of Suhaimi.
Shuhair m Arabic
Means "month" or "famous" in Arabic.
Shuhairah f Arabic
Feminine form of Shuhair.
Shuhdah f Arabic
Means "piece of honeycomb with honey in it".
Shūhei m Japanese
From Japanese 修 (shū) meaning "mastering" combined with 平 (hei) meaning "peace, flat". Other kanji combinations are also possible. ... [more]
Shuhratbek m Uzbek
From the noun "shuhrat" meaning "fame, renown" (which is also used as a first name by itself) and "bek", a Turkic honorific title
Shuhua f & m Chinese
From Chinese 舒 (shū) meaning "open up, unfold, comfortable, easy", 叔 (shū, shú) meaning "uncle", 庶 (shù) meaning "numerous, many, ordinary, common", 淑 (shū) meaning "good, pure, virtuous, charming", 书 (shū) meaning "book" or 树 (shù) meaning "tree, plant" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese" or 桦 (huà) meaning "birch"... [more]
Shuhuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 欢 (huān) meaning "joyous, merry, happy".
Shu-hui f Chinese
Variant transcription of Shuhui.
Shuhui f & m Chinese
From Chinese 书 (shū) meaning "book", 淑 (shū) meaning "good, pure, virtuous, charming" or 舒 (shū) meaning "open up, unfold, comfortable, easy" combined with 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit"... [more]
Shuian m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names Shui and An 1
Shuib m Malay
Malay form of Shuaib.
Shuichi m Japanese
means "excellent one"
Shuichiroh m Japanese
"power without pride"
Shuilian f Chinese (Rare)
From Chinese 睡莲/睡蓮 (shuìlián), meaning "waterlily". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Shuimei f Chinese
From the Chinese 水 (shuǐ) meaning "water" and 媚 (mèi) meaning "charming, attractive".
Shuiqiong f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 水 (shuǐ) meaning "water" and 琼 (qióng) meaning "jade, rare, precious, elegant".
Shuiwang m Chinese
From 水 (shui) means "water", and 王 (wang) meaning "king, monarch". Other characters can be used.
Shuiyin f Chinese
From the Chinese 水 (shuǐ) meaning "water" and 音 (yīn) meaning "sound, tone".
Shuja m Arabic, Urdu
Means "brave, courageous, valiant" in Arabic.
Shujaa m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic شجاع (see Shuja).
Shujaat m Urdu
Means "bravery, courage" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic شجاع (šujāʾ).
Shujah m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic/Urdu شجاع (see Shuja).
Shuji f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 济 (jì) meaning "help, aid".
Shujiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 姜 (jiāng) meaning "ginger".
Shujiao f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 舒 (shū) meaning "open up, unfold" or "comfortable, easy" or 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 姣 (jiāo) meaning "handsome, beautiful".
Shujin f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 瑾 (jǐn) meaning "brilliance of gems, fine jade" or 锦 (jǐn) meaning "bright and beautiful, tapestry, brocade, embroidery".
Shujing f & m Chinese
From Chinese 叔 (shū, shú) meaning "uncle" or 淑 (shū) meaning "good, pure, virtuous, charming" combined with 璥 (jǐng) meaning "jade", 晶 (jīng) meaning "clear, crystal", 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" or 净 (jìng) meaning "clean, pure"... [more]
Shuki m Hebrew
a pet name for Yehoshua.
Shukia f Georgian (Rare)
Derived from the Georgian noun შუქი (shuki) meaning "ray, light" as well as "beauty, elegance", which is ultimately of Armenian origin.
Shuko f Japanese
Variant transcription of Shuuko.
Shukor m Malay
Malay variant of Shakur.
Shukr m Arabic
Means "thankfulness" in Arabic.
Shukrije f Albanian
Feminine form of Shukri.
Shukriniso f Uzbek (Rare)
Uzbek feminine form of Shukri.
Shukry m Arabic, Malay
Alternate transcription of Arabic شكري (see Shukri), as well as a Malay variant.
Shukuh m Uzbek
Means "celebration" in Uzbek.
Shukur m Uzbek
Means "thanks be" in Uzbek.
Shukurjon m Uzbek
From the given name Shukur, meaning "thanks be" in Uzbek combined with jan meaning "soul, life"
Shukurou m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shukuro.
Shulaikhah f Arabic
Means "root, origin" in Arabic. It could also mean "good-looking".
Shulam m & f Mongolian
Means "witch, devil, angry spirit" in Mongolian.
Shulamis f Jewish, Yiddish
Yiddish form of Shulamit.
Shulamiyt f Hebrew
Variant transcription of Shulamit.
Shulan f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 蓝 (lán) meaning "blue" or 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid".
Shulaykhan m Arabic
Means "handsome, good looking".
Shule m Mormon
Early Jaredite king.
Shule f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 乐 (lè) meaning "be amused, glad, enjoy, happy, cheerful, music".
Shulem m Mormon
In a facsimile the Book of Abraham, this is the name used for one of the Pharaoh's principle waiters.
Shulgan m Folklore
Theorised to be derived from Chinese 水 (shuǐ) meaning "water" combined with 龍 (lóng) meaning "dragon" and 王 (wáng) "king". In Bashkir and Turkic folklore, Shulgan is the mythical ruler of an underwater realm... [more]
Shulgi m Sumerian
Of uncertain etymology, name borne by a king of the 3rd dynasty of Ur, who ruled for 48 years circa 2094 BC to 2046 BC.
Shulgi-simti f Ancient Near Eastern, Akkadian
Possibly means "Shulgi is my glory". Name borne by a wife of Shulgi, who is known from texts concerning her possessions, and the people who worked for her in her household. Her name is possibly of Akkadian origin, and hints at an Akkadian origin for Shulgi-simti herself (as she likely assumed this name on her marriage to Shulgi).
Shuli f & m Chinese
Combination of the names Shu and Li 1
Shuli f Hebrew
Diminutive of Shulamit.
Shulian f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 连 (lián) meaning "join, connect".
Shuliang f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" or 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened".
Shulin f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 琳 (lín) meaning "beautiful jade, gem" or 麟 (lín) meaning "female unicorn".
Shu-ling f Taiwanese
Variant of Shuling used in Taiwan.
Shuling f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 铃 (líng) meaning "bell".
Shulk m Popular Culture
Shulk is a fictional character and the main protagonist from Monolith Soft's 2010 role-playing video game Xenoblade Chronicles, part of their overarching Xeno series of video games.
Shullat m Near Eastern Mythology
Etymology uncertain, possibly deriving from the Akkadian šullatum ("despoilment"), although this etymology is contested. Name borne by a minor god of destruction, that was always invoked alongside his twin Hanish.
Shulon m & f Mormon (Rare)
From the Land of Shulon mentioned in the Book of Moses.
Shulong f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 珑 (lóng) meaning "gem cut like a dragon" or 隆 (lóng) meaning "prosperous, plentiful, abundant".
Shumaf m Circassian
Means "happy horseman, happy rider" in Adyghe (West Circassian), derived from шы (šə) "horse".
Shumaf'e m Circassian
Derived from the Circassian word shu meaning "knight, horseman" and maf'e that possibly means "fire".
Shumaliya f Near Eastern Mythology
Name borne by a Kassite goddess that was closely associated with the royal family.
Shumat m Mari
Means "Saturday" in Mari.
Shumba m Shona
It means "lion".
Shumbusho f & m Rwandan, African
God's consolation. Used both as a family name or a first name.
Shumei f Chinese
From Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "good, pure, virtuous, charming" combined with 媚 (mèi) meaning "charming, attractive, flatter" or 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot"... [more]
Shumeng f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 梦 (mèng) meaning "dream".
Shumiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 淼 (miǎo) meaning "wide expanse of water".
Shumin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "good, pure, virtuous, charming" or 树 (shù) meaning "tree, plant" combined with 敏 (mǐn) meaning "quick, clever, sharp" or 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens", as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Shuming f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 茗 (míng) meaning "tea".
Shumirai f Shona
Meaning “praise” or “express admiration, adoration or reverence.”
Shumise f Xhosa
10 shillings or 10 bob, created by the father of Alice Jean Shumise Madinga.... [more]
Shumpei m Japanese
A variant of Shunpei.
Shun f Burmese
Means "bright, shining, brilliant" in Burmese.
Shuna f Chinese
From the Chinese 姝 (shū) meaning "beautiful girl" and 娜 (nà) meaning "elegant, graceful, delicate".
Shunai m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Shun 1 and Ai 2.
Shunan m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names Shun 1 and An 1
Shunbei m Japanese
From Japanese 俊 (shun) meaning "sagacious, genius, excellence" combined with 平 (bei) meaning "peace, flat". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Shune f Burmese
Alternate transcription of Burmese ရွှန်း (see Shun).
Shuneng f Chinese
From the Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle" and 能 (néng) meaning "to be able".
Shungiku f Japanese
From Japanese 春菊 (shungiku) meaning "garland chrysanthemum". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.... [more]
Shungo m Japanese
From Japanese 春 (shun) meaning "spring" combined with 悟 (go) meaning "enlightenment". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Shungudzemwoyo m Shona
Means "yearnings of the heart" in Shona.
Shunhei m Japanese
From 瞬 (shun) meaning "wink, blink, twinkle", 隼 (shun) meaning "falcon", 駿 (shun) meaning "fast" or 俊 (shun) meaning "talented" combined with 平 (hei) meaning "peace, flat, even, low"... [more]