SolideafItalian (Rare) Allegedly directly taken from the Italian expression sola idea meaning "(the) only idea". In the early 20th century, anarchists often gave this name to their daughters to spite traditional Catholic names.
SolikhafKhmer Solikha means "Flower of death" but actually is the flower of salvation. It is noted in old Sanskrit text abut a mountain made of corpses. Atop that mountain was a large black flower with sweetest scented dew... [more]
SolitafSpanish, German (Modern, Rare) Variant of Soledad, or a diminutive of Sol 1. Bearers include the German flutist Solita Cornelis (1949-2016), the American expatriate writer Solita Solano (1888-1975), and the Filipino television journalist Solita "Mareng Winnie" Monsod (1940-).
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]
SolomonicafDutch (Rare) Derived from the Jewish surname Solomonica. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch writer Solomonica de Winter (b... [more]
SolvitafLatvian Popularly viewed as a combination of Latin sol "sun" and vita "life", it may have originated as a variant of Solveiga formed using a diminutive suffix... [more]
SoniafJapanese From Japanese 空 (so) meaning "sky", 仁 (ni) meaning "benevolence" combined with 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
SouriyamLao Means "sun" in Lao, ultimately from Sanskrit सूर्य (surya).
SourmelinafLiterature Sourmelina Zizmo is a character in Middlesex, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Jeffrey Eugenides published in 2002. The name was apparently created by the author of the novel.... [more]
SpaniafMedieval Occitan, Medieval Italian Derived from Latin Hispania "Iberian peninsula, Spain", itself possibly derived from Punic אישפן "coast of hyraxes".
SpasiafBulgarian Either a short form of Spasena or derived from Bulgarian спася (spasja) "to save, to rescue" referring to Jesus Christ.
SpīdalafBaltic Mythology The name of a witch and antagonist in the Latvian epic poem 'Lāčplēsis' but she turns good towards the end of the story.
SpīdolafLatvian, Baltic Mythology Meaning unknown. In the Latvian national epic Lāčplēsis this is the name of a witch enslaved by the devil, but eventually rescued by the hero Koknesis (whom she then marries).
SrividyafTelugu, Indian Telugu feminine name derived from శ్రీ (sri) meaning "wealth, riches, beauty, glory" and విద్య (vidya) meaning "knowledge, science, learning".
Stadijam & fVlach Means "last child (according the parents desire)" in Vlach.
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]
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]
StatiliafAncient Roman Feminine form of Statilius. A known bearer of this name was Statilia Messalina, the third wife of the Roman Emperor Nero.
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]
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]
StellinafItalian Diminutive 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.
StelmariafLiterature The daemon of Lord Asriel in Phillip Pullman's Dark Materials series. She takes the form of a snow leopard.
Stipam & fCroatian Croatian male and occasionally female name, derived from Stipan.
StirnafMedieval Baltic Of uncertain origin and meaning, although a direct derivation from Latvian stirna "roe deer" has been suggested. This name was recorded in medieval Latvia.
StrahinjamSerbian, Croatian, Bosnian From the noun strah meaning "fear, dread". Borne by Strahinja Banović, a legendary Serbian nobleman and folk hero.
StrelitziafObscure From the name of the flower native to South Africa, also known as bird of paradise flower due to its resemblance to the animal. The genus was named by Joseph Banks in honour of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen consort of George III.
SucariafGaulish Derived from Gaulish sucaros "endearing, lovable; well-beloved, much-beloved", ultimately from Gaulish su "good" and cara "dear, lovable; amiable; (female) friend".
Suchindaf & mThai From Thai สุ (su) meaning "good" and จินดา (chinda) meaning "jewel, gemstone".
SuchirafHindi The name "Suchira" comes from old Hindhi works and was later classified as a South American name. It is a rare name and means "the beautiful waters" or "tasteful". It is derived from the names Sisira, Suchita, Srisi, and Siri
SuchitrafIndian, Bengali, Odia, Marathi, Thai Means "good illusion", from Sanskrit सु (su) meaning "good" combined with चित्रा (chitra) meaning "illusion, unreality".
SueviafGalician (Modern, Rare) From the toponym Suevia, meaning "land of the Suebi". The Suebi were a Germanic tribe from modern-day Swabia (Germany) who invaded the Iberian Peninsula in the 5th century and settled in Galicia, where they reigned for nearly a century.
SugeilafSpanish Spanish spelling of the Arabic name Suhaila. Suhail is the Arabic name for the star Canopus, a bright southern star which was used for navigation in ancient times.
Sugrinongmam & fMossi Means "patience is sweet" in Mossi, spoken in Burkina Faso.
SugrivamHinduism Means "beautiful-necked" from Sanskrit सु (su) meaning "good, well" and ग्रीवा (grīvā) meaning "neck". In the Hindu epic the Ramayana this is the name of a son of Surya.
SuintilamGothic Suintila (ca. 588 – 633/635) was Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania, and Galicia from 621 to 631. He was a son of Reccared I and his wife Bado, and a brother of general Geila. Under Suintila there was unprecedented peace and unity across the Kingdom of the Visigoths... [more]
SujiafChinese From the Chinese 稣 (sū) meaning "revive, rise again" and 佳 (jiā) meaning "beautiful, fine, auspicious".
SukikafJapanese From Japanese 好き (suki) meaning "like" and 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance, incense" or 花 (ka) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.
SukinafJapanese From Japanese 寿 (su) meaning "longevity, long life", 姫 (ki) meaning "princess" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.
SukiyamJapanese From Japanese 犁 (suki) meaning "plough" combined with 也 (ya) meaning "also". This name can be formed with other kanji combinations as well.