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Stefanakis m GreekModern 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.
Steijn m DutchVariant spelling of both
Stein and
Stijn. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch racing driver Steijn Schothorst (b. 1994).
Steinhard m Germanic, GermanDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Steinmar m Germanic, GermanDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Steinulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Steinunnr f Old NorseOld Norse female name, combination of
steinn ''stone'' and
unn ''wave''.
Stéise f IrishDiminutive of
Annstás, an Irish form of
Anastasia (which was imported to Ireland by Anglo-Norman settlers).
Stemma f Judeo-GreekDerived from Greek
stamata "to stop", this name was historically given to a girl with older sisters whose parents desperately hoped for a son. They "were literally praying for the curse of daughters to stop".
Sten m Soviet, 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.
Sten m EstonianEven though this name was originally an adoption of Swedish
Sten, this name is now considered a variant of
Stefan in Estonia.
Stephane f & m Late Greek, VariousDerived 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).... [
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Stephanetta f Afrikaans (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.
Sterenn f BretonDerived from Breton
sterenn "star" (cf.
Steren), this name is occasionally considered the Breton equivalent of Saint
Asteria.
Stergios m GreekDerived from Greek στεργω
(stergo) "to love, to be content". This was an epithet or descriptive byname of the 6th-century saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, the patron saint of children.
Sterope f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun στεροπή
(sterope) meaning "flash of lightning". Also compare the Greek noun στέροψ
(sterops) meaning "flashing" and the related name
Asterope, which basically has the same meaning.... [
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Steropes m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun στερόπης
(steropes) meaning "lightner", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun στεροπή
(sterope) meaning "flash of lightning" (see
Sterope)... [
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Sterpeta f Italian (Rare)From an Italian title of the Virgin Mary,
Madonna dello Sterpeto, meaning "Our Lady of Sterpeto". Sterpeto means "scrub, scrubland" in Italian, derived from
sterpo "dry twig, bramble".
Sterquilinus m Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
stercus, meaning "fertilizer, manure". This was the name of the god of odor and manure in Roman mythology.
Stesimbrotos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἵστημι
(histemi) meaning "to make to stand, to stand, set" and βροτός
(brotós), a poetic term meaning "mortal man, human being".
Stewie m Popular Culture, EnglishDiminutive of
Stewart. In popular culture, this name is best known for being the name of Stewie Griffin, one of the main characters of the American animated television series
Family Guy.
Stieg m Swedish (Rare)Variant of
Stig. A known bearer was the Swedish writer Stieg Larsson (1954-2004), author of the 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' trilogy, born Karl Stig-Erland Larsson.
Stígrún f IcelandicDerived from Old Norse
stíga "to wander, to step" (see also
Stig) combined with Old Norse
rún "secret lore".
Stilpon m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from either Greek στιλπνός
(stilpnos) meaning "glittering, glistening" (itself from στίλβω
(stilbo) "to gleam, to shine") or στίλπων
(stilpon) meaning "dwarf".
Stirna f Medieval BalticOf uncertain origin and meaning, although a direct derivation from Latvian
stirna "roe deer" has been suggested. This name was recorded in medieval Latvia.
Stitch m Popular CultureFrom the English word "stitch" meaning a "thread or loop of yarn created by movement" or "to mend or make with thread".... [
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Stith m EnglishDerived from the Scottish surname
Stith, of unknown meaning. This was the name of Stith Thompson (1885-1976), an American folklorist.
Stjarney f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)Combination of Old Norse
stjarna "star" and
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Stojsław m PolishDerived from the Slavic name elements
stoj "to stand" and
slav "glory, fame".
Stonewall m English (American)Transferred use of the surname
Stonewall. This name was probably given in honor of the Confederate general Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824–1863).
Story f & m English (Modern)From Middle English
storie, storye, from Anglo-Norman
estorie, from Late Latin
storia meaning "history."
Strabon m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from Greek στραβός
(strabos) meaning "distorted, oblique; squinting, squint-eyed". This was the name of several historical figures, including a 1st century Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian.
Strachomir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Proto-Slavic
strachъ "to fear, to scare" or Proto-Slavic
straxъ "fear, fright". Compare Polish
strach "fear, fright" and Serbo-Croatian
strašiti "to frighten, to scare"... [
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Strachosław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Proto-Slavic
strachъ "to fear, to scare" or Proto-Slavic
straxъ "fear, fright". Compare Polish
strach "fear, fright" and Serbo-Croatian
strašiti "to frighten, to scare"... [
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Stracimir m SerbianOlder form of
Strahimir. This name was borne by 12th-century Serbian prince Stracimir Zavidović and 14th-century Serbian noble Stracimir Balšić.
Stratokles m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious army", derived from Greek στρατος
(stratos) "army" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory".
Strelitzia f ObscureFrom the name of the flower native to South Africa, also known as bird of paradise flower due to its resemblance to the animal. The genus was named by Joseph Banks in honour of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen consort of George III.
Strenua f Roman MythologyIn ancient Roman religion, Strenua was a goddess of the new year, purification, and wellbeing. According to Johannes Lydos, her name is derived from a Sabinian word
strenuae "wellbeing; fortune".
Strogomir m PolishDerived from Slavic
strogo "severe, harsh, strict" combined with Slavic
mir "peace".
Stroma f English (British), Scottish, LiteratureFrom the name of a Scottish island off Caithness, uninhabited since 1961, which derives from the Norse
Straumey meaning "island in the stream" or "current". This was the name of a character in the British children's novel
Broken Soup (2008) by Jenny Valentine.
Strombichos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek στρόμβος
(strombos) meaning "something round, something spun around; whirlwind, spinning top, spindle, spiral shell".
Strongylion m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun στρογγύλιον
(strongylion) or
(stroggylion) meaning "round pot, flask", which itself is ultimately derived from the Greek adjective στρογγύλος
(strongylos) or
(stroggylos) meaning "round, spherical"... [
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Stronisław m PolishDerived from Polish
stronić "to avoid, to shun, to eschew" combined with Slavic
slav "glory".
Strzeżysław m Polish (Archaic)A dithematic name from Polish
strzec "to guard" and
sław "glory". This name is not used as often in the modern day.
Sturgis m LiteratureTransferred use of the surname
Sturgis. This was used as a masculine name by J. K. Rowling in her 'Harry Potter' series of books.
Sturla m Old Norse, Norwegian, IcelandicOld Norse byname meaning "the loon", from
sturla "to derange, disturb". Sturla Sigvatsson was a powerful Icelandic chieftain and the nephew of Snorri Sturluson, the author of the Prose Edda.
Stymphalos m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. The first element of this name might be derived from the noun στύμα
(styma), which is the Aeolic Greek form of ancient Greek στόμα
(stoma) meaning "mouth"... [
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Styrbiǫrn m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
styrr "battle, stir, tumult" and
biǫrn "bear".
Styrfastr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
styrr "stir, tumult, brawl" combined with Old Norse
fastr "firm, fast".
Su f & m BurmeseAlternate transcription of Burmese ဆု (see
Hsu).
Sửu m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 丑
(sửu) referring to the second Earthly Branch (1 AM to 3 AM), which is itself associated with the ox of the Chinese zodiac.
Suada f Roman MythologyRelated to Latin
suadere meaning "to urge, persuade" from Proto-Indo-European
*swad- (related to
suavis "sweet"). She was the Roman personification of persuasion, seduction and charming speech, equivalent to the Greek goddess or
daemon Peitho.
Suang m & f ThaiMeans "heaven, paradise" in Thai.
Suangsuda f ThaiFrom Thai สรวง
(suang) meaning "sky, heaven, paradise" and สุดา
(suda) meaning "woman, lady, daughter".
Subael m BiblicalOlder form of
Shubael in Bible translations into many languages when the translations are based on the Greek or Latin Old Testament.
Subagja m SundaneseFrom the Sanskrit prefix सु
(su) meaning "good" combined with Sundanese
bagja meaning "happy" (of Sanskrit origin).
Subagyo m JavaneseFrom the Sanskrit prefix सु
(su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese
bagya meaning "happiness, fortune, wellness".
Suban m ThaiMeans "garuda, eagle" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit सुपर्णा
(suparna).
Subaru m & f JapaneseThis name is used as 昴 (kou, bou, subaru), referring to the Chinese "Hairy Head" constellation or the Pleiades.... [
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Subejo m JavaneseFrom the Sanskrit prefix सु
(su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese
beja meaning "lucky, fortunate".
Subekti m & f JavaneseFrom the Sanskrit prefix सु
(su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese
bêkti meaning "devotion, veneration, respect".
Subhi m Arabic, IndonesianMeans "my dawn, my morning" from Arabic صبح
(ṣubḥ) meaning "dawn, daybreak, morning".
Subigus m Roman MythologyDerived from the Latin verb
subigere meaning "to cause to go under; to conquer, to tame, to subjugate, to subdue" (used of the active role in sexual intercourse, hence "to cause to submit sexually")... [
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Subki m Indonesian, MalayFrom the name of 14th-century Islamic scholar Taqi al-Din al-Subki, whose name was derived from the village of Subk in present-day Egypt. This name may also be given in honour of his son, scholar and historian Taj al-Din al-Subki.
Su-Bong m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 秀
(su) meaning "luxuriant, beautiful, elegant, outstanding" or 守
(su) meaning "defend, protect, guard" combined with 峰
(bong) meaning "peak, summit"... [
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Subuh m IndonesianMeans "dawn, morning, daybreak" in Indonesian, derived from Arabic صبح
(subh).
Sucaria f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
sucaros "endearing, lovable; well-beloved, much-beloved", ultimately from Gaulish
su "good" and
cara "dear, lovable; amiable; (female) friend".
Suchai m ThaiFrom Thai สุ
(su) meaning "good" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Suchin m & f ThaiFrom Thai สุ
(su) meaning "good" and จินต์
(chin) meaning "think, imagine" or ชิน
(chin) meaning "used to, accustomed to, familiar with".
Suchinda f & m ThaiFrom Thai สุ
(su) meaning "good" and จินดา
(chinda) meaning "jewel, gemstone".
Suci f IndonesianMeans "holy, sacred, pure, clean" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit शुचि
(śuci).
Sucipto m JavaneseFrom the Sanskrit prefix सु
(su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese
cipta meaning "creation, idea, hope, desire".
Suciwati f IndonesianFrom Indonesian
suci meaning "holy, sacred, pure, clean" combined with the feminine suffix
-wati.
Suda f ThaiMeans "daughter" or "woman, lady" in Thai.
Sudabeh f Persian, Indian (Parsi)Means "having lustrous profit". In the 11th-century Persian epic the 'Shahnameh' this is the name of a queen who seduces and tricks her stepson Prince
Siavash.
Sudarat f ThaiFrom Thai สุดา
(suda) meaning "woman, lady, daughter" and รัตน์
(rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Sudarman m JavaneseFrom the Sanskrit prefix सु
(su) meaning "good" and धर्म
(dharma) meaning "that which is established, law, duty, virtue".