SrividyafTelugu, Indian Telugu feminine name derived from శ్రీ (sri) meaning "wealth, riches, beauty, glory" and విద్య (vidya) meaning "knowledge, science, learning".
StafmDutch Dutch short form of Gustaaf, influenced by the variant form Gustaf. A known bearer of this name is the Flemish actor and television presenter Staf Coppens (b... [more]
StakupuntsisajfTotonac Mythology Means "morning star" in Totonac. From staku "star", pun "to be born" and tsisaj "at dawn", literally "star born at dawn". It was the name of a mythical Totonac princess, from whom the vanilla flower was born when she died.
StalberimSoviet, Georgian (Rare) Combination of Stalin and Beria, which were the surnames of the Soviet politicians Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) and Lavrentiy Beria (1899-1953). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.... [more]
Staleym & fAmerican (Rare) Transferred use of the surname Staley. While it was used as a rare masculine name during the 20th century, in modern times, it's more often used as a feminine name.
StalinafRussian, Spanish (Latin American) Feminization of the surname Stalin, which was adopted by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin (the name itself is derived from Russian сталь (stal) meaning "steel"... [more]
StanmSoviet, 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.
StańczykmPolish, History Diminutive form of Stanisław. Stańczyk was the most famous Polish court jester. He was employed by three Polish kings: Alexander, Sigismund the Old, and Sigismund Augustus... [more]
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.
StannismLiterature, Popular Culture The Name of a character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, played by Stephen Dillane on the TV Show Game of Thrones.
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."
StarcmanmGermanic Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and man "man."
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”).
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.
StasandrosmAncient 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]
StasanormAncient 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]
StasikratesmAncient 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]
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.
StateirafOld Persian (Hellenized), History Allegedly 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... [more]
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.
StatinafRoman Mythology The 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... [more]
StatismAncient Oscan An 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.
StatiusmAncient Roman Roman 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"... [more]
StaubfingermLiterature Meaning "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.
StaurakiosmLate Greek, History The 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... [more]
StaurofilafSpanish (Rare), Literature Spanish 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)... [more]
StaurophilafLate Greek, Literature Feminine 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)... [more]
StaurophilefFrench (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)... [more]
StaurophilosmLate Greek Means "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".... [more]
StavrakismGreek Modern Greek diminutive of Stavros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis). Also compare the related name Staurakios.... [more]
StavraqmAlbanian (Rare) Albanian form of Stavrakis. Unlike the original Greek name, the Albanian form is used as an official name on birth certificates.