Modern Submitted Names

These names are used in a modern context.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Seoda f Irish (Modern)
Directly taken from Irish seoda meaning "jewels". This is a modern Irish name.
Seoidín f Irish (Modern)
From seoid meaning "jewel, gem" combined with the diminutive suffix -ín.
Seosamhin f Irish (Modern, Rare)
Modern Gaelic form of Josephine.
Sep m Romansh, Dutch (Modern)
Romansh short form of Giusep and Dutch short form of Jozef.
Seph f Hebrew (Modern)
Meaning is "blessed"
Sephie f Popular Culture (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive for Persephone and Josephine. This is the name of the heroine in the CrossGen comic series 'Meridian'.
Sephiroth m English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Derived from English sephiroth, the plural form of sephirah, itself derived from Hebrew סְפִירָה (s'fira) meaning "counting, enumeration". In the Kabbalah, the sephiroth are each of the ten attributes that God created, through which he can project himself in the physical and metaphysical universes... [more]
Seraphim m & f Greek, English (Puritan), English (Modern, Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Directly from the biblical word seraphim which meant "fiery ones", from Hebrew שרף (saraf) meaning "to burn", referring to an order of angels described in the Book of Isaiah (see Seraphina)... [more]
Serendipity f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word serendipity.
Sergy m Russian (Modern, Rare)
Modern variant transcription of Sergey.
Serwaina f Walloon (Modern, Rare)
An elaboration feminine of Serwai.
Seseragi f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From せせらぎ (seseragi), referring to a small stream or brooklet, the meaning extended to a murmuring (as of a stream).... [more]
Sessily f English (Modern)
Variant of Cecily, influenced by the botanical term sessile, meaning "a leaf issuing directly from the stem of the plant, rather than by a petiole."
Sethanie f English (Modern, Rare)
Probably created as a feminine form of Seth 1, could also be a blend of Seth with either Stephanie or Bethanie.... [more]
Setoka f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
The name of a seedless and highly sweet Japanese tangor (written in hiragana), which was first registered in 1998.... [more]
Setsuna f & m Japanese (Modern), Popular Culture
From Japanese 刹那 (setsuna) meaning "a moment, an instant". It can also be given as a combination of 刹 (setsu) meaning "temple" or 雪 (setsu) meaning "snow" combined with Japanese 那 (na) a phonetic kanji or 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens"... [more]
Seulgi f & m Korean (Modern)
From native Korean 슬기 (seulgi) meaning "wisdom, intelligence." It can also be written with hanja, combining a seul hanja, like 璱 meaning "blue jewel" or 瑟, referring to the pipa instrument, with a gi hanja, such as 基 meaning "foundation, base," 起 meaning "rise, stand up; go up; begin," 璣 meaning "jewel; star" or 伎 meaning "talent, skill, gift."
Seul-Ki f & m Korean (Modern)
Variant transcription of Seulgi.
Seungkwan m Korean (Modern)
'Seung' means 'success' and 'Kwan' means 'generous'.
Sha'Carri f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shakari, or perhaps a combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Carrie... [more]
Shadreka f African American (Modern, Rare)
Pssibly intended to be a feminine version of Shadrach.
Shahan m Persian (Modern, Rare)
Plural of the word “king”
Shaia f Hebrew, English (Modern), Arabic
A modern English feminine variant of the Hebrew masculine name Shai.
Shaiah f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Shai and the letters יה (ya) which are part of the name of God.
Shai-El m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare), Hebrew
Hebrew combination of Shai - "gift" and El - "God". When combined, it takes up the meaning of "Gift of God" or "Gift from God". Alternate spelling of Shaiel... [more]
Shaiel m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Shai "gift" and El "Lord"
Shaila f Spanish (Modern)
Spanish form of Shyla, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Shailene f English (American, Modern)
Combination of Shai and the popular suffix -lene. This name is borne by American actress Shailene Woodley.
Shaior m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Shai, means "gift". And the name Or, means "light".
Shaivonte m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shavonte. Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander, also known as SGA, is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Shajuan f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix sha- combined with the name Juan 1 (See also Dajuan).
Shajuana f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix sha- with the name Juana thus strictly making it the feminine form of Shajuan (See also Dejuana)
Shakari f African American (Modern, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, possibly an elaborated form of Zulu Shaka or Hebrew Shachar. This name was used by American football player Willie Gault for his daughter born 1986.
Shakayla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements sha, kay and la, likely influenced by Shakila... [more]
Shakeisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Chekesha, or simply a combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Keisha.
Shalay f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a (misunderstood) adoption of the Indian name/word.
Shalexus f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Alexus.
Shalheveth f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
From a Hebrew term meaning "blaze; flame", derived from an unused root להב (lahab) meaning "gleam/blade (of a flame)“.
Shalimar f American (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Shalamar Gardens near what is now Lahore, Pakistan, which were created in the mid-17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (who also built the Taj Mahal)... [more]
Shaline f English (Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.... [more]
Shalla f American (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Of unknown origins and meaning. Shalla Nelprin is a character in the 'Star Wars: X-Wing' book series.
Shallev m & f Hebrew (Anglicized, Modern)
Variant transcription of Shalev.
Shamekia f African American (Modern)
Apparently a variant of Shameka.
Shamesha f African American (Modern)
Combination of prefix sha and Misha.
Shamontae f African American (Modern)
Modern name, perhaps a blend of the prefix Sha with Lamonte.
Shamya f African American (Modern)
An invented name, combining the phonetic elements sha, my and ya, and sharing a sound with other popular names such as Amaya and Shania... [more]
Shana f Northern Irish, Welsh (Anglicized, Rare), French (Modern)
Anglicized form of Siana, also used in French.
Shandarika f African American (Modern)
Perhaps a variant of Chandrika, influenced by the sound of Tariq?
Shaniel f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Shani 1 and El.
Shaniyah f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a modern elaboration of Shaniya.
Shanky m & f Hindi (Modern)
The person who always remains happy.
Shantrell f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely a blend of names such as Shantel and Montrell. Also see Latrell.
ShaParis f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, a combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Paris 2.
Shaquasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sha and the name Quasia. It can be spelled ShaQuasia, Sha'Quasia or Shaquasia.
Shaquelle m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant and feminine form of Shaquille.
Shaquoya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Shacoya; probably an invented name, using the same sounds found in names such as Shakia, Shaquila and Sequoia.
Sharae f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements sha and ray.
Share f English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the English-speaking word "share".
Sharn f English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently an English phonetic spelling of Welsh Siân.
Sharnise f African American (Modern)
Probably an invented name (compare Shanice, Charnette).
Sharo m Kurdish (Modern)
This is word used to describe the time when a farmer had harvested all he could and let others come on his land and take what was left of the harvest so that the food wouldn't go to waste.
Sharonne f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Sharon, possibly influenced by Shavonne or the phonetic elements sha and ron.
Shartaivea f African American (Modern)
A combination of the name prefix Shar, from such names as Sharmaine and Sharlene, and Octavia.
Shasta f English (Modern, Rare), Literature
20th-century adoption of the name of Mount Shasta in Northern California (or the Shasta daisy, named after the mountain), which comes from the name of a Native American tribe that lived in the area; its origin and meaning is lost to time.... [more]
Shatara f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic element sha and the name Tara 1.
Shatasha f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular prefix Sha with the name Tasha.
Shaubhaneya m Sanskrit (Modern)
MEANING - son of a beautiful mother, son of a handsome mother, relating to anything handsome or brilliant... [more]
Shaundelle f English (Modern)
Possibly an elaboration of Shaun.
Shauntal f English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
This name can be a variant of Chantal.... [more]
Shavaughn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shavonne using the spelling of the name Vaughn.
Shavit f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "comet" in Hebrew.
Shavonte f & m African American (Modern)
Elaboration of Shavonne using the phonetic element tay or simply a combination of the phonetic elements sha, von and tay.
Shawnie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Shawnee.
Shawnique f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminization of Shawn by adding the fashionable suffix -ique
Shaylee f English (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements shay and lee, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names such as Shayla, Shaylyn/Shaelyn, Hayley, Kaylee and Bailey.
Shaylene f English (Modern)
Formed from Shay 1 and the popular name suffix lene.
Shealyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Shea and Lyn.
Sheehan m & f English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Sheehan.
Sheelin f English (British, Modern, Rare)
From the name of a lake in County Westmeath, Ireland, which derives from Irish Síodh Linn "fairy pool".
Sheizaf m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
First name that also used as a surname, Sheizaf is a type of tree And its scientific name is "Ziziphus spina-christi"
Shekiera f German (Modern, Rare)
Probably a variant of Shakira.... [more]
Shellene f English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Shelena.
Shenhav f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "ivory" in Hebrew.
Sherita f African American (Modern)
Elaboration of Sherry or variant of Charita.
Shernel m Papiamento (Modern, Rare, ?)
The name Shernel is a combination of two existing names.
Sheva f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Possibly short form of Batsheva or Elisheva or other names containing the Hebrew name element שבע meaning "Oath" or simply derived from the biblical word... [more]
Shia m English (Modern), Various
In the case of American actor Shia LaBeouf (1986-), it is derived from Hebrew שַׁי יָהּ (shai yah) meaning "gift of Yahweh".
Shidō m Japanese (Modern), Popular Culture
This name can be used to combine 志 (shi, kokorozashi, kokoroza.su, shiringu, yuki) meaning "aspire, hope," 士 (shi) meaning "gentleman, samurai," 獅 (shi, shishi) meaning "lion," 紫 (shi, murasaki) meaning "purple, violet," 史 (shi) meaning "chronicle, history" or 詩 (shi, uta) meaning "poem" with 道 (tou, dou, michi, ji) meaning "road, way," 堂 (dou) meaning "hall" or 童 (dou, warabe) meaning "juvenile, child."... [more]
Shi-eon f & m Korean (Modern)
From Sino-Korean(Hanja) 詩(shi) meaning "Talented, Moral, Educated, Scholarly" or 時(shi) meaning "Excellent, Great, Good, Best" and 彦(eon) meaning "Noble, Great, Talented".... [more]
Shi-eun f Korean (Modern)
From Hanja(sino-korean), 時(shi) meaning "good, excellent, beautiful" and 銀(eun) meaning "silver, shine" or 恩(eun) meaning "grace, favor".... [more]
Shiguma m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Borrowed from Greek σίγμα (sigma), the name of the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet.... [more]
Shikmah f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "sycamore" in Hebrew.
Shiko m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Shortened form of Moshiko which itself is a diminutive of Moshe.
Shilan f & m Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Shi and Lan 1.
Shilian f & m Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names Shi, Li 1 and An 1
Shilo m & f Hebrew, English (Modern, Rare)
Hebrew form of Shiloh, as well as an English variant.
Shinae f English (Modern)
Variant of Shanae, perhaps inspired by Sinéad.
Shine f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Either from the English word shine or transferred use of the surname Shine 1.
Shiohn f & m Korean (Modern)
From Sino-Korean(Hanja) 詩(shi) meaning "Poetry, Elegant" or 時(shi) meaning "Excellent, Great, Good" and 嫣(eon) meaning "Beautiful, Pretty, Charming" or 彦(eon) meaning "Talented, Good, Excellent".... [more]
Shi-on f Korean (Modern)
From Sino-Korean(Hanja) 詩(shi) meaning "Poetry, Elegant" and 嫣(eon) meaning "Beautiful, Pretty, Charming" or 彦(eon) meaning "Talented, Good, Excellent". Other Hanja combinations are possible.
Shiram f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Shir 1, meaning "song". And the word עַם (am), meaning "people" or "nation". Means "song of the nation" or "folk song" in Hebrew.
Shiran f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Shi and Ran.
Shiren f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Shi and Ren.
Shiron f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
This name have some meaning: the first is "songbook", a book of songs or poems. And the second is a combination of the names Shir 1 and Ron 2 which means "song of joy" in Hebrew.
Shirpaz f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Shir 1 and Paz 2 means "golden song" in Hebrew.
Shiruba m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Adopted from English Silver.... [more]
Shirufu f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Adopted from English Sylph.... [more]
Shiruku f Japanese (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Adopted from English silk.... [more]
Shiry f Hebrew (Modern)
Variant transcription of Shiri.
Shishimaru m Japanese (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Combination of 獅子 (shishi) meaning "lion" and the suffix 丸 (maru) meaning "circle, round," used before the Meiji Period (1868-1912) as a suffix denoting affection (along with -maro (麿/麻呂)) and was given to boys of upper class until they came of age, usually at ages 13 to 17.... [more]
Shōn m Japanese (Modern)
Adaptation of Sean or its variants, also in use among the Japanese in recent decades.... [more]
Shon m & f Hebrew (Modern)
Hebrew modern variant of the Irish boy's name Sean and it's unisex English variant Shawn.... [more]
Shontoya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely a blend of names such as Chantel or Chanté and LaToya.
Shoon m Japanese (Modern)
Adaptation of Sean or its variants, also in use among the Japanese in recent decades.... [more]
Shorouq f Arabic (Modern)
Literal meaning: Rise, but is more connected to the sun = “Sunrise”.
Shoun m Japanese (Modern)
Variant transcription of Shōn.
Shourvoisier m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Bastardization and transferred use of the surname Courvoisier.
Shoval f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Possibly means "tail" or "trail" in Hebrew.
Shreyada f Indian (Modern)
the meaning of this name is tne one who gives wealth i.e., Goddess lakshmi
Shuian m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names Shui and An 1
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
Shyelle f African American (Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently a combination of the phonetic element shy (from names such as Shiloh and Shyanne) with the popular name suffix elle... [more]
Shylee f English (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements shy and lee, possibly inspired by names such as Shiloh, Shyla, Shaylee, Kylie and Riley.... [more]
Shymiracle f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix shy and Miracle. Also compare Amiracle.