This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is ****.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Samesh m HindiMeaning "equal to a lord", from Sanskrit साम्य (
samya) meaning "equality" and ईश (
isha) meaning "lord, ruler"
Şamge m Karachay-BalkarFrom the Karachay-Balker
шам (şam) meaning "holy, sacred", "native, dear" or "beautiful".
Samhain m & f English (Modern, Rare), Scottish (Modern, Rare)From Irish and Scottish Gaelic
Samhain, referring to the Gaelic festival, marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter, which is celebrated on the evening of 31st October and 1st November.
Sämiğulla m TatarTatar version of Arabic Samiullah (سمیع اللہ), which means ”Listening to Allah”.
Samim m UzbekPossibly from
samimiy meaning "sincere, heartfelt".
Samin m & f Indonesian, Persian, Bengali, UrduDerived from Arabic ثمين
(thamin) meaning "valuable, precious". It is a unisex name in Iran, Bangladesh and Pakistan while it is solely masculine in Indonesia.
Samirou m JapaneseFrom Japanese 沙 (sa) meaning "sand", 弥 (mi) meaning "universally" combined with 朗 (rou) meaning "bright, clear" or 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [
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Samiullah m ArabicMeans "to listen to God", derived from Arabic
sami'a "to listen, to hear" combined with
Allah "God".
Samkeliso m SwaziIn Swazi culture this means, a gift has been given. In Swaziland, the meaning of names is determined by the circumstances around the birth.
Sammer m MuslimProbably a variant of
Samir 1. The spelling might be influenced by the German surname
Sammer borne by two famous football players (Klaus and Matthias Sammer, father and son)
Samo m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
samo- "calm; summer".
Samoe m & f ThaiMeans "always, constantly" or "even, level" in Thai.
Samoel m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Samuel. This name was borne by eight Catholicoi of Caucasian Iberia: the first lived in the 5th century AD, the last in the 9th century AD.
Samogost m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
sam "alone" (also compare Polish
samotny "solitary, lone, lonely"), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
samъ "alone"... [
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Samomysł m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
sam "alone" (also compare Polish
samotny "solitary, lone, lonely"), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
samъ "alone"... [
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Samon m JapaneseThis name combines 左 (sa, sha, hidari) meaning "left", 沙 (sa, sha, suna, yonageru) meaning "sand" or 佐 (sa) meaning "assistant, help" with 門 (mon, kado, to) meaning "gate."... [
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Samorix m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
samo- "calm; summer" and
rīx "king".
Samos m Ancient GreekThis name was borne by a Macedonian lyric and epigrammatic poet of the late 3rd century BC.
Samoset m Algonquin (Anglicized)Means "He who walks over much" in Algonquin. This was the name of an Abenaki chief. He was the first Native American to make contact with the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Massachusetts and introduced them to Tisquantum (Squanto).
Samosław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
sam "alone" (also compare Polish
samotny "solitary, lone, lonely"), which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
samъ "alone"... [
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Samphas f & m KhmerMeans "perception, sensation, contact" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit स्पर्श
(sparsha).
Samphel m & f Tibetan, BhutaneseFrom Tibetan བསམ་འཕེལ
(bsam-phel) meaning "increasing, becoming, establishing one's desires or wishes", derived from བསམ
(bsam) meaning "aspiration, wish, intent" and འཕེལ
(phel) meaning "increase, grow, multiply".
Samphoss f & m KhmerMeans "perception, sensation, contact" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit स्पर्श
(sparsha).
Sampurno m JavaneseFrom Javanese
sampurna meaning "complete, whole, perfect", ultimately from Sanskrit सम्पूर्ण
(sampūrṇa).
Samraj m Indian, TamilFrom Sanskrit सम्राज्
(samrā́j) meaning "supreme ruler, universal king" (itself from the prefix सम्-
(sam-) meaning "altogether" and राज
(rāja) meaning "king")... [
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Samrend m KurdishKurdish Masculine given name, taken from the name of a mountain in Iranian Kurdistan.
Samroeng m & f ThaiMeans "rejoice" or "festive, cheerful" in Thai.
Samruai f & m ThaiMeans "foppish, extravagant, dapper" in Thai.
Samsoni m Georgian (Rare)Form of
Samson with the Georgian nominative suffix -ი
(-i). It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Samten m & f Tibetan, BhutaneseFrom Tibetan བསམ་གཏན
(bsam-gtan) meaning "meditative concentration, stable attention, awareness", derived from བསམ
(bsam) meaning "thought, thinking" and གཏན
(gtan) meaning "constant, perpetual"... [
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Samu m & f JapaneseFrom Japanese 佐 (sa) meaning "assistant, help", 作 (sa) meaning "make, production, prepare, build", 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom", 夏 (sa) meaning "summer", 彩 (sa) meaning "colour", 珊 (sa) meaning "coral, centimeter", 紗 (sa) meaning "gauze, gossamer", 沙 (sa) meaning "sand" or 瑳 (sa) meaning "polish, brilliant white luster of a gem, artful smile" combined with 夢 (mu) meaning "dream" or 武 (mu) meaning "military, martial"... [
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Samudravarman m Sanskrit, HistoryFrom Sanskrit
समुद्र (
samudra) "sea, ocean" and
वर्मन् (
varman) "armor, protection". This was the name of a ruler of Kamarupa from 374 to 398 AD.
Samuelus m LiteratureThis was the name of one of the characters in The Cats of Ulthar by H. P. Lovecraft.
Samulayo m Polynesian MythologyIn the mythology of Fiji, Samulayo is a god or spirit of war and those dead souls who died in battle. He lives in underworld.
Samuru m Japanese"strength" (samu-), "protection" (-mu), or "warrior" (-ru).
Samwell m Literature, Popular CultureSamwell Tarly is the name of a character from the Song of Ice and Fire books by GRR Martin and the TV show Game of Thrones based upon the former.
Samyaza m Ancient Aramaic, Jewish LegendThis is the name of a fallen angel in the Book of Enoch, who is portrayed as the leader of a band of angels called the Watchers that lust after mortal women and become fallen angels.
Samzun m BretonBreton form of
Samson. Sant Samzun (known as Saint Samson of Dol in English, born c. late 5th century) is counted among the seven founder saints of Brittany.
Sản m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 產 (
sản) meaning "to produce" or 㦃 (
sản) meaning "perfect character, many, plenty".
San m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 山
(san) meaning "mountain".
San f & m BurmeseMeans "model, standard, ideal" or "to enjoy, to take delight in" in Burmese.
Sana m & f ManipuriMeans "gold" in Meitei, ultimately from the Bengali.
Sanaka m HinduismMeans "old, ancient" in Sanskrit. In Hindu mythology this is the name of one of the four Kumaras, a group of child sages who are the firstborn sons of the god
Brahma.
Sanal m KalmykDerived from Mongolian санал
(sanal) meaning "thought, desire, aspiration".
Sanamacha m & f ManipuriFrom the Meitei
sana meaning "gold" and
macha meaning "small, little".
Sanan m KalmykPossibly from Kalmyk санх
(sankh) meaning "to think, to meditate".
Sanan m ThaiMeans "loud, resounding, reverberating" in Thai.
Sananda f & m Hindi, Bengali, HinduismDerived from Sanskrit आनन्द
(ananda) meaning "happiness, bliss". In Shaiva tradition, this name belongs to one of the four sages created by the god
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Sanandana m HinduismMeans "ever-joyful" from Sanskrit सन
(sana) meaning "long-lasting, perpetual" and नन्दन
(nandana) meaning "glad, joyful". In Hindu mythology this is the name of one of the four Kumaras, a group of child sages who are the firstborn sons of the god
Brahma.
Sanari m TamilA name derived from Sri Lanka/ South India. Means Deceitful and/or Sweet
San'at m UzbekMeans "art, masterfulness, craft" in Uzbek.
Sanatana m HinduismMeans "eternal, everlasting" in Sanskrit. In Hindu mythology this is the name of one of the four Kumaras, a group of child sages who are the firstborn sons of the god
Brahma.
Sanath m HindiLord Brahma, Eternal, Accompanied by a protector
Sanathoi m & f ManipuriDerived from the Meitei
sana meaning "gold, precious" and
thoi meaning "winning".
Sanatkumara m HinduismMeans "ever-young" from Sanskrit सन
(sana) meaning "long-lasting, perpetual" and कुमार
(kumāra) meaning "boy, son, prince"... [
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Sanaullah m ArabicMeans "praise of God", derived from Arabic
sana "praise" combined with
Allah "God".
Sanchai m ThaiFrom Thai สรรค์
(sǎn) meaning "to establish, to create, to produce" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory". The spelling สัญชัย is also used as the Thai form of
Sanjaya.
Sanctan m Manx (Archaic)Saint Sanctan was a 6th-century Manx bishop who is said to have been a disciple of Saint
Patrick, though this is chronologically impossible.
Sanctinus m Late RomanDiminutive of
Sanctius, as is evidenced by the suffix
-inus. This was the name of a French saint from the 4th century AD.
Sancus m Roman MythologyDerived from Proto-Indo-European
*seh₂k-, meaning "to sanctify". This was the name of the god of trust, honesty and oaths in Roman mythology.
Sandauka m & f Old PersianFrom Old Persian
sanda meaning "to appear" or "to accomplish" and the hypocoristic suffix
-auka.
Sandebert m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sanths "true, real" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Sanderad m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sanths "true, real" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Sandesh m Marathi, HindiFrom Sanskrit संदेश
(sandesha) meaning "message, information" or "present, gift".
Sandocus m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Old Persian
Sandauka. In Greek mythology, Sandocus travelled from Syria to Cilicia (in modern-day Turkey) to found the city of Celenderis... [
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Sandokan m LiteratureSandokan is titular character in some tales later collected in a book series started with the first book 'Le tigri di Mompracem' (1900) written by Emilio Salgari (1862-1911). The name is most likely inspired by Sandakan, a city in Malaysia which means "the place that was pawned" in Suluk language.
Sandor m LiteratureThe name of a character in George R.R. Martin's novels A Song of Ice and Fire. Presented without the accent commonly used in the Hungarian spelling, but likely derived from the same. Most likely a form of Alexander, meaning "defender of man."
Sandris m LatvianOriginally a short form of Aleksandrs, now used as a given name in its own right.
Sanduarri m Ancient Near EasternMeans "
Šanta will help". Name borne by a king of the kingdoms of Kundu (which has been tentatively linked with the city of Anzarbus), and Sissu (the location of which is uncertain but is likely in one of the southern provinces of Turkey).
Sandulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sanths "true, real" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Sandwin m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sanths "true, real" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Saner m TurkishTurkish masculine name derived from the word
san meaning "name, reputation" and
er meaning "man".
Sanesada m Japanese (Rare)From 志 (
sane) meaning "ambition, will, determination" and 貞 (
sada) meaning "virtue, faithfulness". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Sáng m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 灲
(sáng) meaning "morning, bright".
Sang m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 創
(sang) meaning "start, do, create, establish".
Sang m & f ThaiMeans "conch shell" in Thai.
Sang m & f BalineseFrom a title given to members of the Wesya caste as well as holy individuals, deities and monarchs.
Sanga m & f ThaiMeans "majestic, dignified" in Thai.
Sangat m & f ThaiMeans "tranquil, peaceful, quiet" in Thai.
Sang-cheol m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 相 "mutual, reciprocal, each other" or 想 "think, speculate, plan, consider" (
sang), and 喆 "a sage; wise; sagacious" or 鐵 "iron; strong, solid, firm" (
cheol).
Sangho m KoreanFrom 相 "mutual, reciprocal, each other" and 鎬 "stove; bright".
Sang-Hyeok m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 相
(sang) meaning "mutual, together", 商
(sang) meaning "commerce, business, trade" or 尚
(sang) meaning "still, yet" combined with 赫
(hyeok) meaning "bright, radiant" or 爀
(hyeok) meaning "red"... [
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Sang-Hyeon m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 相
(sang) meaning "mutual, together" or 祥
(sang) meaning "good luck, good omen" combined with 炫
(hyeon) meaning "shine, glitter", 現
(hyeon) meaning "current, present", 賢
(hyeon) meaning "virtuous, worthy, able" or 鉉
(hyeon), which refers to a device used to lift a tripod cauldron... [
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Sangiban m AncientSangiban is the name of a king of the Alans in the 5th century.
Sángisôĸ m GreenlandicGreenlandic name meaning "strong one". From the Greenlandic verb
sanngivoq meaning "he is strong" and
-sooq meaning "to be something".
Sangjun m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 相 "mutual, reciprocal, each other", 瑞 "felicitous omen; auspicious". or 想 "think, speculate, plan, consider" and 俊 "talented, capable; handsome".
Sang-ki m KoreanThe name 'Sang-ki' has its origins in Korea, a country rich in history and culture. The earliest known use of this name dates back to ancient times, when it was commonly given to boys as a symbol of strength and resilience... [
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Sanglier m Arthurian CycleSanglier is an evil traveler who kills his own lady. Artegall punishes him by making him carry her head.
Sangop m & f ThaiMeans "peaceful, calm, quiet" in Thai.
Sang-U m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 相
(sang) meaning "mutual, together", 尚
(sang) meaning "still, yet" or 想
(sang) meaning "thought, idea, concept" combined with 又
(u) meaning "again, also", 佑
(u) meaning "help, protect, bless", 宇
(u) meaning "house, eaves, universe" or 友
(u) meaning "friend, companion"... [
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Sanguan m & f ThaiMeans "to conserve, to preserve" in Thai.
Sanguinex m Popular CultureBased on Latin
sanguineus meaning "of blood", also "bloody, bloodthirsty". This is the name of a vampire in the Japanese manga series
Beyblade, written and illustrated by Takao Aoki. The character is Dracula's grandson and ruler of the vampires.
Sang-uk m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 上 (
sang) meaning "top, best, first" and 旭 (
uk) meaning "rising sun".
Sangwan f & m ThaiRefers to a type of chain made of diamonds or gold that is worn from both shoulders across the breast. This transcription represents two different spellings: สังวาล, which is solely feminine, and สังวาลย์, which is masculine (and occasionally feminine).