These
names were used in various ancient regions.
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Shashanka m Sanskrit, BengaliMeans "moon" (literally "hare-marked") from Sanskrit शश
(śaśá) meaning "hare, rabbit" combined with अङ्क
(aṅka) meaning "mark, spot".
Shebitku m Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
šꜣbꜣtꜣkꜣ, of Kushite origin. This was the name of the second pharaoh of the 25th Dynasty of Egypt who was the son of Piye.
Shepset-ipet f Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
šps.t-jpt meaning "lady of the harem", derived from
špst "noblewoman" (from
šps "noble, august") combined with
jpt "harem; inner sanctum (of a temple)".
Sheretnebty f Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
šrt-nbtj meaning "nose of the Two Ladies", derived from
šrt "nostril, nose" and
nbtj, the plural form of
nbt "lady, mistress", referring to the dual goddesses
Wadjet and
Nekhbet.
Shesha f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Nepali, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, TamilMEANING - [the remains of flowers or other offerings made to an idol and afterwards distributed amongst the worshippers and attendants (sg. " a garden made of the remains of flowers " ), residue, remainder, conclusion... [
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Shezmu m Ancient Egyptian, Egyptian MythologyFrom Egyptian
sšmw, derived from Egyptian
sšmj "to lead, to guide" and
-w, a masculine suffix. Shezmu is an ancient Egyptian deity with a contradictory character. He was worshiped from the early Old Kingdom period.
Shibtu f Ancient Near EasternOf uncertain etymology. Name borne by a queen of Mari, a city state in modern day Syria, who is known from extensive correspondence between her and her husband which demonstrated that Shibtu was in charge of both administration and household affairs.
Shishupala m Hinduism, SanskritShishupala lit. 'protector of children' was the king of the Chedi kingdom, and an antagonist in the Mahabharata.
Shiwin m Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Marathi, Tamil, Sinhalese, Kannada, TeluguMEANING - auspicious, dear, favourable. It is a derived name from Sanskrit word Shiva/शिव . As Sanskrit word रोहिन् is derived from रोह/रोह् and बोधिन् derived from बोध.... [
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Shreejit m SanskritShree means outstanding intelligence, prosperity, outstanding power. Shreejit is one of the name of Hindu god Vishnu.
Shriman m SanskritMeans "god" in Sanskrit, connects directly to the god Shrimannarayan. The extended form of
Shri.
Shulgi m SumerianOf 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, AkkadianPossibly 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).
Shyava f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, KannadaMEANING - brown, dark, dark-brown
Sibbe f Anglo-SaxonOld English diminutive of
Sibyl (compare
Sibley). Alternatively, it might derive from Old English
sibb "kinship, relationship, friendliness; peace", making it a relation of
Sif.
Sibbi m Anglo-SaxonOld English form of
Sibba and
Sibe, a short form of names containing
sige "victory" as the first element and an element starting with
b- as the second (such as
Sigeberht).
Sibyntios m Ancient GreekMost likely derived from σιβύνη
(sibune) or
(sibyne), the Greek name for a type of hunting spear. It is possible that the word is ultimately of Illyrian origin.
Sibyrtios m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is uncertain. The second element may possibly have been derived from the Greek noun βύρσα
(bursa) or
(byrsa) meaning "hide". It is etymologically related to the modern English word
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Sichelgaita f LombardicPossibly derived from Old High German
sigu "victory" and Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)". This was the name of a medieval duchess of Apulia (now part of Italy) and warrior.
Siddhida f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, NepaliMEANING - Conferring felicity or beatitude, bestowing success. a name of goddess Durga. Here सिद्धि means success + दा means giving
Sidimund m GothicSidimund was a 5th-century Ostrogothic warrior. Under the Ostrogothic king Valamir, Sidimund had been plundering Epirus. He was a member of the Amali dynasty and a close relative of Aidoingus, the comes domesticorum... [
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Sigbiǫrg f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
sigr "victory" and
borg "castle" (or possibly
bjǫrg "help").
Sigbiǫrn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sigr "victory" and
bjǫrn "bear".
Sigdiarfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sigr "victory" and
djarfr "bold, daring".
Sigebald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Sigebrand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Sigeburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert). The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Sigehard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Sigeman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with
man "man."
Sigemar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Sigenand m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert). The second element is derived from Gothic
nand "bravery" (or from Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Sigenot m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old High German
not "need, necessity." The second element might also have been derived from
hnôd, which comes from Old High German
hnôtôn "to crush."
Sigerad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Sigeræd m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
sige "victory" and
ræd "counsel". This name was borne by a King of Essex, as well as a King of Kent.
Sigeric m Germanic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Sigeric was the name of a 5th-century king of the Visigoths.
Sigewald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Sigeward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Sigfastr m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
sigr "victory" and
fastr "firm, strong".
Sigfríðr f Old NorseOld Norse combination of
sigr "victory" and
fríðr "beautiful", originally "beloved".
Sigfúss m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
sigr "victory" and
fúss "willing, eager".
Siggæirr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
sigr meaning "victory" and
geirr meaning "spear".
Siggarðr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sigr "victory" and
garðr "enclosure", "protection".
Siggunnr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sigr "victory" and
gunnr "battle, fight".
Sighvatr m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
sigr "victory" and
hvatr "quick, active, brave, manly".
Sigibern m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert). The second element is derived from Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German).
Sigihar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old High German
hari "army."
Sigihelm m GermanicDerived from Old High German
sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic
sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with Old High German
helm "helmet, protection".
Sigkætill m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sigr "victory" and
ketill "cauldron hat, helmet".
Sigketill m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
sigr "victory" combined with Old Norse
kettil "kettle, cauldron" (see also
Kettil).
Siglaug f Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
sigr "victory" and
laug "bathing for religious purification" but could also be derived from the Germanic element
*-lauz- "enter into marriage, give holy vows".
Sigleifr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
sigr "victory" and
leifr "descendant, heir".
Sigobert m Germanic, HistoryVariant of
Sigisbert. Sigobert the Lame was a 6th-century king of Cologne and a grandson of Clovis I through his father Childebert I.
Sigram m GermanicDerived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see
Sigisbert) combined with hraban or hramn "raven."
Sigrdríf f Norse Mythology, Old NorseOld Norse name meaning "victory-bringer" or "inciter to victory", the first element from
sigr "victory" (the second element perhaps related to
drífa "driven snow, snowdrift"; compare
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Sigríkr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
sigr "victory" and
ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich".
Sigþrúðr f Old NorseDerived from the Old Norse elements
sigr "victory" and *
þrúðr, possibly from Proto-Norse *
þrúþi "strength, power, force" (also appearing in myth as the name of the goddess Þrúðr, daughter of Þórr and Sif).
Sigtryggr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
sigr "victory" and
tryggr "trusty, true, safe".
Sigvæig f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
sigr "victory" and
veig "power, strength".
Sigviðr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
sigr "victory" combined with Old Norse
viðr "tree".
Simplex m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
simplex meaning "simple, plain".
Sinatroukes m Parthian (Hellenized)From
Σινατρούκης (
Sinatroúkēs), A Hellenized of Old Iranian
*sāna-taru-ka- meaning “enemy-conquering”. It could also be from Aramaic
santū(ā) "senator" with an added Middle Iranian suffix
-ūk.
Sindbald m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Sindbert m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Sinderic m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Sindman m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with
man "man."
Sindmar m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Sindrad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with Old High German
râd "counsel."
Sindram m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with
hraban or
hramn "raven."
Sindulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Sindward m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Singhe m & f SanskritSinghe comes from the Sanskrit word siṃha, meaning "lion" or "hero."
Sini f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali, Punjabi, GujaratiMEANING - "white" ; " bright "... [
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Sinon m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "the mischievous", derived from Ancient Greek σίνος
(sinos) "hurt, harm, mischief, injury", itself from σίνομαι
(sinomai) "to hurt, damage, plunder". This was the name of the Greek warrior who convinced the Trojans to bring the Trojan Horse into their city, also called
Sinopos.
Sin-zeru-iddin m BabylonianMeans "
Sin granted offspring", deriving from the Akkadian element
zēru ("seed; offspring; sown, arable land").
Síodhachán m Old IrishDerived from Irish
síodhach "peaceful" or "otherworldly" combined with a diminutive suffix. The adjective
síodhach is a variant of
sítheach, from
síth, basically meaning "settlement", hence both "peace" and "place inhabited by other world beings".
Sisebald m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
sis, which is probably a contraction of
sigis (see
Sigisbert). However, this is not completely certain - the element might also come from Old High German
sisesang "sad song" or from Old Swedish
sisu "solemn lament." The second element is derived from Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Sisebert m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
sis, which is probably a contraction of
sigis (see
Sigisbert). However, this is not completely certain - the element might also come from Old High German
sisesang "sad song" or from Old Swedish
sisu "solemn lament." The second element is derived from Old High German
beraht "bright."
Sisebod m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
sis, which is probably a contraction of
sigis (see
Sigisbert). However, this is not completely certain - the element might also come from Old High German
sisesang "sad song" or from Old Swedish
sisu "solemn lament." The second element is derived from Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Sisemund m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
sis, which is probably a contraction of
sigis (see
Sigisbert). However, this is not completely certain - the element might also come from Old High German
sisesang "sad song" or from Old Swedish
sisu "solemn lament." The second element is derived from Old High German
mund "protection."
Sisenand m Germanic, HistoryThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
sis, which is probably a contraction of
sigis (see
Sigisbert). However, this is not completely certain - the element might also come from Old High German
sisesang "sad song" or from Old Swedish
sisu "solemn lament." The second element is derived from Gothic
nand "bravery" (or from Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare")... [
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Sithathoriunet f Ancient EgyptianAncient Egyptian feminine name meaning “daughter of
Hathor of Dendera". Dendera is a small, historic town in Egypt known to the Ancient Egyptians as
Iunet.
Sitre f Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
sꜣt-rꜥ meaning "daughter of
Re", derived from
zꜣt "daughter" combined with the name of the god
Ra.
Siya f SanskritSiya is a Hindu Girl name and it is Hindi originated name with multiple meanings. Siya name meaning is Goddess Sita; White Moonlight; A beautiful woman; White durva grass; Arabian Jasmine; Candied sugar... [
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Skalli m Old NorseOld Norse name and byname, from Old Norse
skalli meaning "bald head".
Skári m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
skári meaning 'young sea-mew'.
Skarpi m Old NorseOld Norse byname, From Old Norse
skarpr meaning "barren, skinny, sharp".
Skarði m Old NorseOriginally a byname derived from Old Norse
skarð "notch, gap, indentation".
Skeggi m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
skegg meaning "beard". It occurs in 'Grettis saga' belonging to Grettir's first victim.
Skjaldgerðr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
skjǫldr "shield" and
garðr "enclosure", "protection".
Skjálgr m Old NorseOld Norse name and nick name, from Old Norse
skjálgr "squinting".
Skorargeirr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
skor "precipice", "rift in a rock", "score", "notch", "incision" and
geirr "spears".
Skúmr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
skúmr meaning "louring man, scary man".
Skunkha m ScythianOf uncertain etymology, possibly linked to a term in Ossetian that means "distinguishes oneself. This is rendered as
skₒyxyn (скойхйн) in the Digor dialect of Ossetian.
Sǽlafr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
sær "sea" and
leifr "heir", "descendant".
Smiðkell m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
smiðr "smith, craftsman, artisan" and
ketill "cauldron hat, helmet".
Smiðr m Old NorseOld Norse name and byname, from Old Norse
smiðr meaning "smith, craftsman, artisan".
Smyrna f Ancient GreekThe ancient Greek name for the Turkish city Izmir. The name Smyrna was the Greek word for myrrh which was the city's chief export in Ancient times. Smyrna was one of the seven churches of Asia mentioned in the book of Revelations in the Bible and was a major hub of the church in the first few centuries.
Snæfríðr f Old NorseDerived from the Old Norse elements
snær meaning "snow" and
fríðr meaning "beautiful, fair". According to medieval tradition, this was the name of a wife of the Norwegian king Harald Fairhair.
Snæúlfr m Old NorseAncient Scandinavian masculine name with the combination of
snær "snow" and
ulfr "wolf".
Sneferka m Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
snfr-kꜣ, possibly meaning "(his) soul is beautiful", from Egyptian
snfr "to make beautiful" combined with
kꜣ "soul". This was the throne name of an early Egyptian king who may have ruled at the end of the 1st Dynasty.
Sneferre m Ancient EgyptianPossibly from Egyptian
snfr-rꜥ, perhaps meaning "Ra has made me beautiful", from Egyptian
snfr "to make beautiful", a derivative of
nfr "beautiful, good" combined with the Egyptian God
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Snelbald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
snel "fast, strong" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Snelbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
snel "fast, strong" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Snelburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
snel "fast, strong." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Snelhard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
snel "fast, strong" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Snelman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
snel "fast, strong" combined with
man "man."
Snelmund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
snel "fast, strong" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Snelrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
snel "fast, strong" combined with Old High German
râd "counsel."
Snjólaug f Old Norse, IcelandicDerived from the Old Norse elements
snjór meaning "snow" (an alternative form of
snær) and
laug possibly meaning "vowed, promised, bound in oath".
Snøybiǫrn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
snær "snow" and
bjǫrn "bear".
Sobe f Ancient HebrewThe name of Sobe first appears in writings of about the 7th century by Hippolytus of Thebes.... [
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Sobekemsaf m & f Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
sbk-m-sꜢ.f meaning "
Sobek protects him", derived from the name of the god
Sobek combined with
m "is; in the role of",
zꜢ "protection", and the suffix
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Sodasa m ScythianFrom Scythian *
Śuḍāsa meaning "who kept the good acts in memory". Name borne by a king of Mathura who ruled circa 15 CE.
Sogdianos m Old Persian (Hellenized)Possibly meaning "from Sogdia" in Ancient Greek, from Ancient Greek
Σογδιανή (
Sogdianḗ) "Sogdia", borrowed from Old Persian
𐎿𐎢𐎦𐎢𐎭 (
s-u-gu-u-d) of the same meaning, with an added suffix... [
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