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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is English or American.
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Sarajane f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Jane.
Sarajean f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Jean 2.
Saraline f English
possibly from the combination of the names Sara and Caroline this name is borne by the character Saraline Timbers from the Animated show Welcome to the Wayne.
Saralou f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Lou.
Saralyn f English
Combination of Sara and Lyn.
Saralynn f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Lynn.
Saramona f English (Australian)
Meaning and origin unknown.... [more]
Saraya f English (Modern, Rare)
Modern name, possibly based on Saray (see Sarai), Sariah or Soraya.
Sarene f English
Variant of Serene.
Sariaha f African, English (African)
Name introduced in the early 2010s.
Sariyah f English
Variant of Sariah.
Saronda f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. 97 people in the U.S. have this name.
Sarose f English (American)
American, Combination of Sa and Rose (suh-rose) ... [more]
Saroya f American (Modern, Rare)
Possible spelling of Soraya. It is also used as a form of the Hebrew name Sarah, meaning "princess." Saroya was/is a character in the series StarCrossed.
Sarrah f English
Variant of Sarah.
Sarralyn f Literature, English
Name used in Tamora Pierce's Tortall books. Made from a combination of the names Sarra meaning "princess" or "lady" and Lyn meaning "lake".
Sarray f English (American)
Meaning unknown. Possibly an elaboration of Sarah
Sary f English
Short form of Sarah.
Saryah f English, Arabic, Muslim
Means "Princess of the Lord", or could be used as a variation of Sarah.
Sassafras f & m American (Modern, Rare)
Named for the tree, which is native to North America and Asia. The name comes from French, derived from the Latin saxifraga or saxifragus, meaning "stone-breaking".
Sassi f English
Form of Sassy
Sassia f English
This name derives from the Germanic “*sakhsan > sachs (Old English: sæx; Latin: sachsum)”, meaning “knife, short sword, dagger”. The Anglo-Saxons were the population in Britain partly descended from the Germanic tribes who migrated from continental Europe and settled the south and east of the island beginning in the early 5th century... [more]
Sassy f English (Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Sasha, Sarah or Saskia. It coincides with the English word sassy.
Satanya f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sa and the name Tanya, probably modelled on Latanya.
Satchi m & f English
Diminutive of Satchel.
Satella f English
Possibly derived from Latin satelles "attendant, guard". A known bearer of this name was Satella Sharps (1856-1875), daughter of American gunsmith Christian Sharps (1810-1874). Another known bearer is her daughter (who was named after her mother, because she had died while giving birth to her), American author Satella Sharps Waterstone (1875-1938).
Satinka f American
Many sites list it as meaning "sacred dancer" or "magical dancer" in 'Native American', but this is false and there is no known word or name in any Native American language. It's likely an invented name, perhaps a variant of Katinka.
Sativa f American (Rare)
Derived from the Latin sativa, meaning "sown, cultivated". This name can be given in reference to Cannabis sativa, a plant which produces the drug cannabis.
Sav f English
Diminutive of Savannah.
Savanah f English
Variant of Savannah.
Savaughn m & f African American (Modern)
Variant of Savon, the spelling influenced by that of Vaughn.
Savi f English
Diminutive of Savannah.
Savon m & f African American
Of uncertain origin, perhaps a combination of phonetic elements sa and von. It also coincides with the French word for "soap". This was the name of a character played by Ice Cube in the 1992 movie Trespass.
Savvy f American (Modern), African American
Means "shrewd, well-informed", from Tok Pisin (an English-based Creole) save or Nigerian Pidgin sabi, both meaning "to know". In some cases, it is a diminutive of Savannah.
Saxona f English (Rare)
Presumably a feminine form of Saxon.
Saydeigh f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Sadie
Saydi f English
Variant of Sadie.
Saylem f & m English
Variant of Salem 2.
Sayler f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Saylor.
Scarletrose f English (Rare)
Combination of Scarlet and Rose.
Scarlettrose f English (Rare)
Combination of Scarlett and Rose (See aslo Scarletrose - a less popular variant).
Scarlotte f English (Rare)
Possibly a quasi-feminization of the surname Scarlott influenced by Charlotte or a contraction of Scarlett and Charlotte.
Scarly f English
Diminutive for Scarlett or Scarlet.
Scarlyn f English
Blend of Scarlett and Lyn.
Schapelle f English (Australian, Modern, Rare)
A known bearer of this name is Schapelle Corby, an Australian woman convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia in 2005. The 2014 TV movie Schapelle told her story.
Schenley f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Schenley.
Schon m & f English (American, Anglicized, Rare)
Transferred use of an anglicized version of the surname Schön.
Schuyla f English
Feminization of Schuyler in the trend of Skyla.
Schyler f & m English
Variant of Schuyler.
Scotia f English (American, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), Celtic Mythology
Derived from Late Latin Scotia, ultimately derived from Scoti or Scotti, a Latin name for the Gaels, first attested in the late 3rd century. At first it referred to all Gaels, whether in Ireland or Great Britain, as did the term Scotia for the lands they inhabited... [more]
Scotland m & f English
From the name of the country Scotland, meaning "land of the Scots", from Latin Scoti meaning "Gaelic speaker".
Scotlyn f English
Feminine variant of Scotland, using the popular name suffix -Lyn.
Scotti f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant or feminine form of Scotty.
Scottia f American (South, Rare, Archaic), English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Scotia or a feminine form of Scott.
Scottina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Scott.
Scottine f English (Rare)
Variant form of Scottina. A known bearer of this name is the American actress Brett Rossi (b. 1989), who was born as Scottine Ross.
Scottlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Scott using the popular name suffix lyn, perhaps influenced by the place name Scotland.
Scottlynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Scotlyn, an alteration of Scotland formed using the feminine name suffix lyn. It can also be taken as a combination of Scott and Lynn.
Scully m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Scully.
Sea f English
English vocabulary and nature name meaning "body of salt water".
Seaflower f English (Rare)
Direct combination of the English words sea and flower.
Seairra f English
Variant of Sierra.
Seána f Irish (Latinized), English
Latinazed feminine form of Seán. Seána came into use in the 20th century.
Seana f English
Anglicized form of Seána and variant of Seanna.
Seani f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Sean, Shawn & Shawnee,
Search-the-scriptures m & f English (Puritan)
Referring to John 5:39, "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
Seasidh f English (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a modern "Gaelicization" of Jessie 1.
Season f English (Rare)
Either derived from the English word season, and thus ultimately from Latin satio "sowing; planting" (which later came to be understood as "time of planting"), or a transferred use of the surname Season... [more]
Seawillow f American (South, Rare)
Seawillow Margaret Ann Wells was named Seawillow after the unusual circumstances of her birth. The community Seawillow in Texas is named after her.
Sebbie f & m English
Diminutive of Sebastiane or Sebastian.
Sebby m & f English
Diminutive of Sebastian, Sabrina.
Sebella f English
Variant of Sabella or Isabella. Sebella Rose Winter is the name of the daughter of Eric Winter and Roselyn Sánchez.
Secret f English (Rare)
From the English word secret, which is ultimately from Latin secretus "set apart, hidden, private".
Sedge m & f English
A swordsman. Related names are Sedgley(from the meadow of the swordsman), and Sedgwick(from the place of sword grass).
Sedona f English (American)
In the United States, this name is usually given in honour of the city of Sedona in Arizona. The city itself had been named after Sedona Arabella Schnebly (née Miller), who was the wife of Theodore Carlton Schnebly, the city's first postmaster... [more]
Sedonia f American
Possibly an elaboration of Sedona.
Seeley m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Seeley. Seeley Booth is a fictional character in the TV series 'Bones' (2005-2017).
Seena f English (Rare)
In the case of Danish-American silent film actress Seena Owen (1894-1966), it was an Anglicized form of Signe, her birth name. It could also be a short form of Thomasina and other names featuring this sound.
Sejayda f African American
Combinations of the name Selena and Jayda.
Selda f English (Rare), German (Rare), Yiddish (Rare)
English and German variant of Zelda 2, the short form of Griselda, as well as a variant of Zelda 1, the feminine form of Selig, occasionally found among Yiddish speakers in German-speaking areas.
Selenda f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Selena or Celinda.
Selnia f English
Used by Selnia Flameheart in the manga Ladies vs butlers
Selwina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Selwyn.
Sena f English (American, Archaic)
Originally a short form of names containing the element -sen-, such as Selina, Serena and Asenath, this name was also used as a given name in its own right.
Sene f English
Diminutive of Asenath.
Senia f English (American)
Elaboration of Sena.
Senica m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant and feminine form of Seneca.
Senika f English (American, Rare)
Feminine variant of Seneca.
Senikka f American (Rare)
Possibly a rare feminine form of Seneca or a variant of Sinikka.
Senna f English (Rare), Literature, Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Derived from the plant named Senna. The name is a variant of the Arabic name Sana, which means "brilliance, radiance, splendour."... [more]
Senora f English (American, Rare)
From Spanish señora meaning "lady, Mrs".
Sephira f English
Variant of Saphira.
Sephy f English
Diminutive of Persephone. The main female character in the novel series 'Noughts and Crosses' has this name.
Sepia f English (American, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
From the color/photographic technique and/or the genus of cuttlefish. The word sepia is the Latinized form of the Greek σηπία, sēpía, cuttlefish.
Seraph f & m English (American, Rare)
From the English word seraph, singular form of the biblical word seraphim referring to an order of angels (see Seraphina, Seraphim)... [more]
Serapheen f English
Possibly a variant spelling of Séraphine.
Serendipity f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word serendipity.
Serene f English
From the English word serene, which itself is derived from Latin serenus, which means "clear, calm, tranquil, quiet."
Sericea f English (American)
The name of a plant.
Serilda f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning; theories include a derivation from Sarahild. It was regionally popular in the Midwestern and Southern United States in the 19th century (see also Zerelda).
Serinna f Late Roman (Rare), English (Rare), Italian (Rare)
A rare name for girls is of Latin derivation, and the name Serinna means "serene, calm." Serinna is an alternate Serena (Latin) spelling used by Roman Christians.... [more]
Serpentine f English
Vocabulary word meaning "sinuous, winding, curving". There are several places or features with this name, such as Lake Serpentine in London, and it's possible that people with this name may have been named for these locations.... [more]
Serpina f English (Rare)
Maybe a shortening from Proserpina.
Seryna f English
From the word "serene".
Sessile f English
English cognate of Cécile, influenced by the botanical term sessile, meaning "a leaf issuing directly from the stem of the plant, rather than by a petiole."
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]
Severn f English, English (Canadian)
English form of Habren, the original Welsh name of the longest river in Great Britain, which is of unknown meaning (perhaps "boundary"). Its use as a given name may be inspired by the name Sabrina, which was the Roman name of the river... [more]
Sevilla f Spanish (Philippines, Rare), English (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
Derived from the Spanish name for the city of Seville, in Spain (see Sevilla).
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]
Shade m & f English
From the English word shade or transferred use of the surname Shade, which may be a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary (from the Old English scead "boundary") or a nickname for a thin man, (from the Middle English schade, "shadow", "wraith") or an Americanized spelling of the German and Dutch surname Schade.
Shaden f & m English
Variant of Shayden.
Shadow m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Shadow or simply from the English word shadow.
Shaeanne f English
Combination of Shae and Anne 1.
Shaia f Hebrew, English (Modern), Arabic
A modern English feminine variant of the Hebrew masculine name Shai.
Shaileen f English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Shaylene or a combination of the phonetic element sha and Aileen.
Shailene f English (American, Modern)
Combination of Shai and the popular suffix -lene. This name is borne by American actress Shailene Woodley.
Shailey f English (Rare)
Variant of Shaylee. Sometimes used as a Diminutive of Shailene.
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.
Shakeela f Arabic, African American
Alternate transcription of Arabic شكيلة (See Shakila).
Shakeisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Chekesha, or simply a combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Keisha.
Shakespear f English
Transferred use of the surname Shakespear.