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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is rare.
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Shaffer m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Shaffer.
Shafiqullah m Arabic (Rare), Pashto
Means "Allah the compassionate" from Arabic شفيق (shafiq) meaning "compassionate" combined with الله (Allah).
Shafter m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Shafter.
Shahan m Persian (Modern, Rare)
Plural of the word “king”
Shahrom m Malay, Tajik, Uzbek (Rare)
Malay, Tajik, and Uzbek form of Shahram. A notable bearer of this name is the Malaysian soccer player Shahrom Kalam (b. 1985).
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"
Shaikhislam m Bashkir (Rare)
From the Arabic title شَيْخ (šayḵ) meaning "chief, chieftain, head" combined with the name of the religion Islam.
Shaileen f English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Shaylene or a combination of the phonetic element sha and Aileen.
Shailey f English (Rare)
Variant of Shaylee. Sometimes used as a Diminutive of Shailene.
Shain m English (Rare)
Variant of Shane or transferred use of surname Shain
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).
Shajia f Urdu (Rare), Bengali (Rare)
Possibly from Arabic شَجَاعَة (šajāʿa) meaning "courage, bravery".
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)
An invented name, blending Shakila and Makayla. Also compare Jakayla, Nakayla, Lakayla.
Shakina f Arabic (Rare, ?), African American (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Shekinah, or possibly an invented name based on the sound of names such as Shakia, Shanika and Shakila.
Shakro m Georgian (Rare)
Diminutive of Zakaria (compare Zakro). However, it can also be an independent name in its own right, in which case it is derived from the Georgian noun შაქარი (shakari) meaning "sugar", which is ultimately of Persian origin.
Shakyla f African American (Rare)
Combination of the prefix sha and Kyla.
Shakyra f African American, English (American, Rare)
Variant of Shakira or a combination of the prefix sha- with the name Kyra.... [more]
Shalamar f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Arabic / Urdu شالامار باغ (see Shalimar). Though the name began to be used (in very small numbers) in America in the 1950s and 1960s, it gained some recognition there in 1980 following the release of the song "Three for Love" by the R&B group of the same name.
Shalana f English (American, Rare), African American, Trinidadian Creole (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix sha and the name Lana, perhaps based on Shalonda or Shelena.
Shalay f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a (misunderstood) adoption of the Indian name/word.
Shaleesa f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix sha and the name Leesa, possibly modelled on Jaleesa and Shelena.
Shalemanasseh m Mormon (Rare)
Could be from Manasseh, with an unknown prefix.
Shalene f English (American, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements sha and lene.
Shaleri m Georgian (Rare)
Meaning unknown, possibly of Mingrelian origin.
Shalexus f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Alexus.
Shalhevet f & m Hebrew (Rare)
Means "flame" in Hebrew. This word appears briefly in the Old Testament books of Job and Ezekiel.
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.
Shallah f & m Arabic (Anglicized, Rare, Archaic), American
Variation of the phrase Inshallah meaning "god willing". Name is most famous for being Raekwon's aliases. Also common as a last name.
Shalosh m Hebrew (Rare)
Modern Hebrew form of Shelesh.
Shamatha f Indian (Rare)
Variant transcription of Samatha.
Shamcey f Filipino (Rare)
Borne by Filipino beauty pageant titleholder Shamcey Supsup (1986-), who has said that her name was invented by her mother 'from her reading of Mills & Boon romance novels.'
Shamron f English (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Shannon and Cameron.
Shamsijamal f Tatar (Rare)
Derived from Arabic شَمْس (šams) meaning "sun" combined with جَمَال (jamāl) meaning "beauty".
Shamsiqamar f Uzbek (Rare)
Derived from Arabic شَمْس (šams) meaning "sun" combined with قَمَر (qamar) meaning "moon".
Shamsiya f Tajik, Uzbek, Tatar (Rare)
Either from Arabic شمسية (shamsiyya) meaning "parasol, umbrella" or شمسي (shamsiyy) meaning "solar".
Shana f Northern Irish, Welsh (Anglicized, Rare), French (Modern)
Anglicized form of Siana, also used in French.
Shanedra f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sha and Nedra, possibly influenced by Anitra.
Shangar m English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Shamgar.
Shanie f Hebrew (Rare)
Variant transliteration of שני (see Shani 1).
Shaniel f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Shani 1 and El.
Shanina f English (American, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sha and Nina 1.
Shaniyah f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a modern elaboration of Shaniya.
Shanklin m American (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Shanklin.
Shanne f & m English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form and variant of Shane.
Shantam m Indian (Rare), Hindi (Rare), Kannada (Rare), Marathi (Rare), Telugu (Rare), Punjabi (Rare), Bengali (Rare)
Derived from Sanskrit śānta (शान्त) meaning "serene, quiet, calm."
Shantrell f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely a blend of names such as Shantel and Montrell. Also see Latrell.
Shantrice f African American (Rare)
Blend of Shantae with the phonetic element trees (found in names such as Patrice, Latrice and Katrice).
Shanygne f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shanene influenced by the word cygne ("swan" in French). Kellie Shanygne Williams (1976-) is an American actress.
Shaomin f & m Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 紗 (sha) meaning "silk gauze" combined with 尾 (o) meaning "tail" and 民 (min) meaning "people, citizens". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
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.
Shaquese f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on the sounds of names such as Shaquila and Marquise.
Shaquita f African American (Rare)
Variant of Chiquita. Also taken form the elements Sha and Quita.
Sharafunnisa f Indian (Muslim, Rare), Malayalam
Means "glory of women" from Arabic شرف (sharaf) meaning "glory, honour, eminence" and نساء (nisa) meaning "women".
Sharay f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant spelling of Cherie.
Share f English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the English-speaking word "share".
Sharia f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Shari.
Sharifzyan m Tatar (Rare)
Derived from the name Sharif combined with Persian جان (jân) meaning "soul, being, life".
Sharina f English (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements sha, ree and na.
Sharkeisha f African American (Rare)
An invented name, possibly a combination of the prefix Shar- and the name Keisha.
Sharkesha f African American (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Shar or Char (from names such as Charles) and the name Chekesha.
Sharkia f African American (Rare)
An invented name, blending Shar or Char (from names such as Charles) with the name Shakia.
Sharlott f English (Rare), Manx
Manx form and English variant of Charlotte.
Sharlto m South African (Rare)
Alternative Anglicization of Sìoltach.
Sharmagne f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Charmaine. This is borne by the American poet Sharmagne Leland-St. John (1946-).
Sharn f English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently an English phonetic spelling of Welsh Siân.
Sharnokhoi m Mongolian (Rare)
Means "yellow dog" in Mongolian, from шар (shar) meaning "yellow" and нохой (nokhoi) meaning "dog".
Sharol f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Cheryl, the spelling perhaps influenced by Sharon and Carol.
Sharolette f American (South, Rare)
Combination of Sharol and the popular suffix -ette.
Sharonica f African American (Rare)
Combination of the prefix Sha (or otherwise names that begin with Sha(r)-, like Sharon) with Veronica.
Sharonne f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Sharon, possibly influenced by Shavonne or the phonetic elements sha and ron.
Shashipushpa m Indian (Rare)
Combination of Shashi and Pushpa, with the intended meaning of "moon flower".
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.
Shatesia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shatisha, which is probably a blend of the phonetic prefix sha with the name Latisha.
Shaughan m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Shawn influenced by Vaughan.
Shaughn m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Shawn influenced by Vaughn.
Shaughnessy f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Shaughnessy. The name Shaughnessy was given to 5 girls born in the United States in 2000, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Shaundarius m African American (Rare)
Combination of the names Shaun and Darius.
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.
Shavette f English (American, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sha and Yvette.
Shavit f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "comet" in Hebrew.
Shawmbria f English (American, Rare)
Made up name combining Shawn and Bria
Shawndarius m African American (Rare)
Combination of the names Shawn and Darius.
Shawnique f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminization of Shawn by adding the fashionable suffix -ique
Shawnta f & m African American (Rare)
Variant of Shantae. Rarely used as a variant of Shawn.
Shayden m & f English (Rare)
An invented name, blending Shay 1 with the popular aden suffix sound found in such names as Aidan, Hayden, Brayden, Caden and Jaden.
Shealyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Shea and Lyn.
Shederlaomach m Mormon (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Chedorlaomer and Shedolamack. This was an alias in older publications of Mormon scripture.
Shedolamack m Mormon (Rare)
From the name of the place where Cainan met Adam.