SoranafJapanese From Japanese 空 (sora) meaning "sky", 宙 (sora) meaning "mid-air" or 天 (sora) meaning "heavens, sky" combined with 夏 (na) meaning "summer", 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree", 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens", 南 (na) meaning "south" or 和 (na) meaning "peace, harmony"... [more]
SoranefJapanese From Japanese 空 (sora) meaning "sky" combined with 音 (ne) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are possible.
SoranofJapanese (Rare) From Japanese 空 (sora) meaning "sky" or 天 (sora) meaning "heavens, sky" combined with 乃 (no), a possessive particle. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.
SorghaghtanifMedieval Mongolian Possibly deriving in part from the Mongolian element ᠦᢈᠢᠨ okhin ("girl"). Name borne by a powerful Mongol noblewoman, who was posthumously honoured as an empress of the Yuan dynasty.
SosandrafGreek Mythology Feminine form of Sosandros. This is an alleged epithet of a Greek goddess known from a statue erected on the Akropolis. It has been suggested that Sosandra may have been an epithet of Aphrodite, Hera, Hestia or Demeter.
SosandrosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
SosiphanesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with Greek φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing" (see Theophanes).... [more]
SoslanbekmOssetian From the given name Soslan combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
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]
So-yangfKorean From Sino-Korean 小 (so) meaning "small" or 少 (so) meaning "little, young, few" combined with 陽 (yang) meaning "sun". This name can be formed using other hanja combinations as well.
Soyhanm & fTurkish Means "noble-descended" in Turkish.
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.
SpaniafMedieval Occitan, Medieval Italian Derived from Latin Hispania "Iberian peninsula, Spain", itself possibly derived from Punic אישפן "coast of hyraxes".
SpeusandrosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπεῦσις (speusis) meaning "haste, hurry" as well as "speed". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
SpitamanehmOld Persian Derived from Old Persian spita "white" combined with Old Persian manah "mind, intelligence, mentality", thus meaning something like "clear-minded".
SpontaniousefAfrican American (Rare) Variant of Spontaneous. This is borne by Spontaniouse Grant, who was a contestant on the ninth season of the reality television series America's Next Top Model.
SpoudandrosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
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.
SrđanmCroatian, Serbian Possibly derived from South Slavic srdit meaning "angry". It was associated with Sergius (Srđ in older Croatian) from early times.
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.
StarcmanmGermanic Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and man "man."
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"... [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"... [more]
StefaanmDutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare) Variant spelling of Stephaan, although one can also consider this name to be the short form of Stefanus. Known bearers of this name include Belgian politician Stefaan De Clerck (b... [more]
StefanakismGreek Modern 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.
StefanaqmAlbanian (Rare) Albanian form of Stefanakis. Unlike the original Greek name, the Albanian form is used as an official name on birth certificates.
StepanozmMedieval Georgian, Georgian (Archaic), History Medieval Georgian form of Stephanos (see Stephen). This name was borne by four rulers of Caucasian Iberia (called Kartli in Georgian), the earliest of which reigned from about 590 until his death in 627.
Stephanef & mLate Greek, Various Derived 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).... [more]
StephanettafAfrikaans (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.
SuaidanmArabic From the Arabic سَعِيد (saʕīd) meaning "cheerful, happy, lucky".
SuanfChinese From the Chinese 素 (sù) meaning "white silk" and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful"
SuanfKorean From combination of 秀(su) meaning "outstanding, beautiful" or 修(su) meaning "decorate, study" with 安(an) meaning "calm, peaceful". Other hanja combinations are also possible.
Su AnafMythology Derived from su meaning "water" and ana meaning "mother", this is the name of a water spirit in many Turkic cultures.
Suanachm & fMedieval Irish, Medieval Scottish Perhaps derived from Old Irish súanach "sleepy, drowsy, slothful, comfortable, at ease", itself from súan "sleep".... [more]
Süanajm & fMari Derived from süan meaning "wedding".