Submitted Names with 3 Syllables

Sergijus m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Sergius.

Serhiyko m Ukrainian
Diminutive of Serhiy.

Serika f Japanese
From Japanese 芹 (seri) meaning "water dropwort (Oenanthe javanica)" combined with 伽 (ka) meaning "nursing or taking care of a person", 佳 (ka) meaning "beautiful, good", 夏 (ka) meaning "summer" or 架 (ka) meaning "construct, build"... [more]

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).

Serina f Japanese
From Japanese 芹 (seri) meaning "water dropwort, Oenanthe javanica" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "what?, Nara, apple tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]

Serjoscha m Russian
Diminutive of Sergei.

Serori f Japanese
From Japanese 瀬 (se) meaning "rapids", 蕗 (ro) meaning "butterbur" combined with 里 (ri) meaning "village". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [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]

Serrita f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Sarita 1.

Seryoza m Armenian
Armenian variant of Seryozha.

Seryozha m Russian
Diminutive of Sergey.

Sesemi f Literature
Sesemi (real name Therese) Weichbrodt is a figure from the Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann.

Sesera f Japanese
From Japanese 星 (se) meaning "star", 々, a phonetic character indicting a duplication of the beginning kanji combined with 来 (ra) meaning "to come". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Sesily f English (Rare)
Variant of Cecily.

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."

Setayesh f Persian
Means "praise, glory, worship, adoration" in Persian.

Setebos m Theatre
Seen in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' (1611), in which Setebos is the god worshipped by Caliban and Sycorax.

Setenay f Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
West Circassian (Adyghe) form of Satanaya.

Setiono m Javanese
Variant of Setyono.

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]

Setsuka f Japanese
From Japanese 節 (setsu) meaning "section, period, verse, melody" and 加 (ka) meaning "add, increase". Other kanji combinations can be used.

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]

Setsuo m Japanese
From Japanese 接 (setsu) meaning "touch" combined with 男 (o) meaning "male". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Setsura f Japanese
雪麗 literally means "snow resplendence"

Setsuya m Japanese
From Japanese 説 (setsu) meaning "theory" combined with 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Setyadi m Indonesian
Variant of Setiadi.

Setyawan m Indonesian
Variant of Setiawan.

Setyono m Javanese
From Javanese sêtya meaning "loyal, faithful, obedient" combined with either the masculine suffix -na or the word ana meaning "being, having, holding".

Sevada m Armenian
Modern form of Sewaday.

Severien m & f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Dutch form of Severinus for men and Dutch variant of Severine and/or Séverine for women... [more]

Severijn m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Dutch form of Severinus.

Severín m Slovak
Slovak form of Severinus.

Severyn m Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of Severinus.

Sevilya f Crimean Tatar
Possibly from Crimean Tatar севил (sevil) meaning "be loved" or from the name for the city of Seville.

Sevita f Indian
Indian name meaning "cherished." Not a form of Savita, an unrelated name.

Sexburga f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Seaxburg. Saint Sexburga of Ely was a queen as well as an abbess and is a saint of the Christian Church. She was married to King Eorcenberht of Kent.

Sezaig f Breton
Diminutive of Seza.

Sha'anan m Hebrew
serene, peaceful, calm

Shaaya m Hebrew (Rare)
This name usually used as a short form of Yeshayahu. ... [more]

Shabahang m & f Persian
Means "nightingale" or "morning star" in Persian. This is also the Persian name for the star Sirius.

Shabaka m Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Near Eastern
From Egyptian šꜢbꜢkꜢ, of Kushite origin. This was the name of a Kushite pharaoh of the 25th Dynasty of Egypt (c.721 BCE - c.707 BCE). The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient African kingdom in what is now the Republic of Sudan.

Shabbatai m Hebrew, Jewish
Derived from Hebrew shabbat, which is the name of the Hebrew day of rest. Shabbat (sabbath in English) means "rest" or "cessation", having ultimately been derived from the Hebrew verb shavat "to repose, to rest, to cease"... [more]

Shabrina f Indonesian
Indonesian variant of Sabrina.

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]

Shacharit f Hebrew (Rare)
Shacharit is the Morning Prayer in Judaism, the central prayer in the three daily prayers. Also feminine form of Shachar.

Shadia f Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic شادية (see Shadiya).

Shafiqah f Arabic, Malay
Alternate transcription of Arabic شفيقة (see Shafiqa), as well as a Malay variant.

Shaghayegh f Persian
Means "poppy" in Persian.

Shahadat m Bengali
Means "evidence, witness, testimony" in Bengali, ultimately from Arabic شهادة (shahadah).

Shaherazad f Arabic
Variant of Shahrazad.

Shahidah f Arabic, Malay
Alternate transcription of Arabic شاهدة (see Shahida), as well as a Malay variant.

Shahpara f Urdu
It's mainly a Persian name since lots of words in Urdu come from Arabic/Persian words. It means "piece of royalty", Shah meaning king/royalty and Para meaning piece.

Shahrbanoo f Persian
Means "lady of the land" from Persian شهر (šahr) meaning "land, country" and بانو (bânu) meaning "lady". In Persian legend, Shahrbanoo (or Shahrbanu) was the daughter of Yazdegerd III (r... [more]

Shailiha f Literature
Possibly derived from the word shilhi which means "weapon, armor." This is the name of the female Chosen One in Robert Newcomb's Chronicles of Blood and Stone.

Shaimoya m Obscure

Shaiya f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shia.

Shakayla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements sha, kay and la, likely influenced by Shakila... [more]

Shakeeb m Arabic
This name is originaly Persian means : patience or tolerance,it used in Syria,Lebanon,Iraq. it can be used for females but with adding A,H in the end "Shakeebah" . Shakeeb Arsalan was very famous Arab writer ,this name has been getting old fashioned.The reference of the meaning of this name is The Arabic Persian Dictionary page number 376 ,it is translated in English "The Golden Dictionary" by Muhammad Al-Tunji

Shakeema f African American (Modern, Rare)

Shakeena f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Shakina.

Shakia f African American
An invented name, blending Chaka with Nakia.

Shakiera f African American (Modern)
Variant of Shakira.

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.

Shakirah f Arabic, Malay
Alternate transcription of Shakira as well as the Malay form.

Shakita f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shaquita.

Shakopee m Sioux
Means "little six" in Dakota, from šákpe meaning "six". According to tribal histories, the first chief of this name was the sixth child of a set of sextuplets.

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.

Shalandra f English (American)
Elaborated form of Sandra.

Shalaya f English (American, Modern, Rare)

Shaleah f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements sha, lee and ya.

Shaleesa f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix sha and the name Leesa, possibly modelled on Jaleesa and Shelena.

Shalena f American
Variant of Shelena.

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]

Shalissa f English (Modern, Rare)

Shaloni f Indian (Rare)

Shamaya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shamya.

Shamequa f African American (Modern)
Variant of Shameka.

Shamera f English (American)

Shamesha f African American (Modern)
Combination of prefix sha and Misha.

Shamiah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shamya.

Shamontae f African American (Modern)
Modern name, perhaps a blend of the prefix Sha with Lamonte.

Shamsia f Arabic, Dari Persian
Alternate transcription of Arabic شمسية (see Shamsiyya), as well as a Dari Persian variant.

Shamsiyya f Arabic
Feminine form of Shamsi.

Shamsudin m Arabic, Malay
Alternate transcription of Arabic شمس الدين (see Shams ad-Din), as well as a Malay variant.

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]

Shanaia f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Shania.

Shananthan m Tamil

Shandrea f African American (Rare)
Combination of Shana 1 and Andrea 1.

Shandria f African American (Rare), Bahamian Creole
Variant of Shandrea.

Shanedra f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sha and Nedra, possibly influenced by Anitra.

Shanessa f English
Feminine form of Shane, perhaps influenced by Vanessa

Shaniah f English (Modern)
Variant of Shania.

Shaniel f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Shani 1 and El.

Shaniqa f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shanika.

Shanisha f African American
Possibly an invented name using the popular phonetic elements sha, nee and sha.

Shanita f African American, American
Comes from the common name beginning shan- and the common name ending -ita.

Shannoa f English (Modern, Rare)

Shantara f African American (Rare)
Contraction of Shana 1 and Tara 1.

Shantaya f African American (Rare), Jamaican Patois
Variant of Chanté.

Shantea f African American (Rare)
Variant of Chanté.

Shanteya f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shantae.

Shanya f English (Modern)
Variant of Shania.

Shaohannah f American, English
Supposedly a combination of the (mispelled) Chinese word xiao (笑), meaning "smile" or "laugh" and the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace". This is the name of Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter... [more]

Shaparak f Persian
Means "butterfly, moth" in Persian.

ShaParis f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, a combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Paris 2.

Shaquanna f African American
Variant of Shaquana.

Shaquasha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shaquasia.

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.

Shaqueta f African American
Variant of Shaquita.

Shaquita f African American (Rare)
Variant of Chiquita. Also taken form the elements Sha and Quita.

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.

Sharare f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian شراره (see Sharareh).

Sharareh f Persian
Means "spark" in Persian.

Sharayel m Persian
Meaning: ?... [more]

Shareefa f Arabic, Dhivehi
Alternate transcription of Arabic شريفة (see Sharifa), as well as the Dhivehi form.

Shareena f African American
Variant of Sharina.

Sharina f English (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements sha, ree and na.

Sharion f English (American)
Variant of Sherian.

Sharipah f Malay
Malay variant of Sharifah.

Sharissa f English
Variant of Charissa.

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.

Sharlynda f English (American, Modern, Rare)

Sharmarke m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Sharmaarke, used outside of Somalia.

Sharrona f English (Rare)
Variant of Sharona.

Shatasha f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular prefix Sha with the name Tasha.

Shatea f African American (Rare)

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.

Shaunetta f English (American)
Feminine form of Shaun.

Shauntaya f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shantae.

Shavante f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shavonte.

Shavonna f English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Shavonne.

Shavontae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shavonte.

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.

Shawnacy m English
Transferred use of the surname Shawnacy.... [more]

Shawneene f Arabic
Means "Palm Sunday". A famous bearer was Shawneene George/Joseph, a third-class survivor of the Titanic disaster.

Shawnella f English
Feminine form of Shawn.

Shawntaya f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shantaya.

Shazmina f Pashto
Means "too much love" in Pashto.

Shelanda f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shalonda.

Sheliak m Astronomy
Derived from Arabic الشلياق (šiliyāq) meaning "tortoise". This is the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Lyra. A tortoise shell often formed the body of the lyre, an ancient type of harp; and according to some sources, sheliak translates from the Greek as "harp".

Shelonda f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shalonda.

Shelvia f English (American)
Elaboration of Shelva.

Shemeka f African American (Modern)
variant of Shamika.

Shemika f African American (Modern)
Variant of Shamika.

Shenika f African American
Variant of Shanika.

Shenoa f English (Modern)
Variant of Chenoa.

Sherbano f Arabic
Meaning behind the name: ambitious, self-confident, determined and self reliant.... [more]

Sherian f African American
Likely an elaboration of Sheri.

Sherina f Arabic, Persian
Arabic = "Glad Tidings"... [more]

Shermake m Somali
Means "someone who is really lucky and brings good fortune along with them" in Somali.

Shermarke m Somali
Means "one who brings good fortune" in Somali.

Sherolyn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Sherilyn.

Sherrilyn f English (Rare)
Variant of Cherilyn.

Sherrinford m English
Original name of Sherlock Holmes. Sherringford was originally paired with the last name 'Hope'. It was then changed to Sherrinford Holmes, this was then discarded for Sherlock Holmes. It is now used to refer to the proposed elder brother of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes.

Shevontae f African American
An elaboration of Shevon.

Shichiha f Japanese (Rare)
Japanese feminine name derived from 七 (shichi) meaning "seven" and 葉 (ha) meaning "leaf". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shichirōta m Japanese (Rare)
This name combines 七 (shichi, nana, nana.tsu, nano) meaning "seven" & 郎 (ryou, rou, otoko) meaning "son" or 朗 (rou, aki.raka, hoga.raka) meaning "bright, cheerful, clear, melodious, serene" with 太 (ta, tai, futo.i, futo.ru) meaning "big around, plump, thick."... [more]

Shiemi f Japanese
From Japanese 志 (shi) meaning "intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling", 支 (shi) meaning "branch, support, sustain", 詩 (shi) meaning "poem, poetry", 資 (shi) meaning "assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to", 蒔 (shi) meaning "sow (seeds)" or 七 (shi) meaning "seven", 咲 (e) meaning "blossom", 恵 (e) meaning "favor, blessing, grace, kindness", 衣 (e) meaning "garment, clothes, dressing" or 永 (e) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or 笑 (emi) meaning "laugh"... [more]

Shiena f Japanese
From Japanese 詩 (shi) meaning "poetry, poem", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting, drawing, sketch" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shieri f Japanese
From Japanese 詩 (shi) meaning "poetry, poem", 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection" combined with 里 (ri) meaning "village". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shieru m & f Japanese
From Japanese 空 (shieru, shi) meaning "sky", 幸 (shi) meaning "happiness", 士 (shi) meaning "gentleman, scholar, samurai", 志 (shi) meaning "intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling", 思 (shi) meaning "think", 支 (shi) meaning "branch, support, sustain", 枝 (shi) meaning "bough, branch, twig, limb", 紫 (shi) meaning "purple, violet", 詩 (shi) meaning "poem, poetry", 偲 (shi) meaning "recollect, remember", 伸 (shi) meaning "expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase", 信 (shi) meaning "faith, truth, fidelity, trust", 青 (shi) meaning "blue, green", 知 (shi) meaning "know, wisdom" or 天 (shi) meaning "heavens, sky, imperial", 恵 (e) meaning "favor, blessing, grace, kindness", 瑛 (e) meaning "sparkle of jewelry, crystal", 永 (e) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy", 英 (e) meaning "hero, outstanding", 江 (e) meaning "creek, inlet, bay", 慧 (e) meaning "wise", 映 (e) meaning "reflect, reflection, projection", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, drawing, painting, sketch", 依 (e) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to", 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection", 昴 (e) meaning "the Pleiades (star cluster)" or 得 (e) meaning "gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit" combined with 映 (eru) meaning "reflect, reflection, projection", 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", 留 (ru) meaning "detain, fasten, halt, stop", 琉 (ru) meaning "precious stone, gem, lapis lazuli", 璃 (ru) meaning "glassy, lapis lazuli", 流 (ru) meaning "current, a sink, flow, forfeit", 累 (ru) meaning "accumulate, involvement, trouble, tie up, continually" or 空 (eru) meaning "sky"... [more]

Shigaku m Japanese (Rare)
From 志 (shi) meaning "ambition, determination, will" and 岳 (gaku) meaning "mountain peak" or 学 (gaku) meaning "knowledge, learn, study". Other kanji combinations are possible... [more]

Shigeki m Japanese
From 重 (shige) meaning "layers, folds" and 喜 (ki) meaning "value". Other kanji combinations acn be used.

Shigemi m & f Japanese
From 重 (shige) meaning "layers, folds" and 見 (mi) meaning "outlook, view". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shigeno f Japanese
From Japanese 茂 (shige) meaning "lush, luxuriant" or 重 (shige) meaning "layers, folds" combined with 乃 (no), a possessive particle. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Shigeri m & f Japanese
From 茂り/繁り (shigeri) meaning "to grow thick, to flourish".

Shigerou m Japanese
From Japanese 慈 (shige) meaning "mercy" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shigeto m Japanese
From 成 (shige) meaning "to become" and 人 (to) meaning "person".

Shiguma m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Borrowed from Greek σίγμα (sigma), the name of the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet.... [more]

Shigure f & m Japanese (Rare)
This name is used as 時雨 with 時 (ji, toki, -doki) meaning "hour, time" and 雨 (u, ama-, ame, -same) meaning "rain."... [more]

Shihoko f Japanese
From 詩 (shi) meaning "poem, song", 穂 (ho) meaning "grain", and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shihori f Japanese
From Japanese 梓 (shi) meaning "Japanese cherry birch", 帆 (ho) meaning "sail" or 歩 (ho) meaning "walk" combined with 里 (ri) meaning "village". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shijima m Japanese (Rare)
Comes from ハオルチア・シジマ (Haoruchia-Shijima), the Japanese word for Haworthia, a large genus of small succulent plants native to Southern Africa. It can also come from Japanese 四 (shi) meaning "four" or 志 (shi) meaning "will, motive" combined with 島 (jima) meaning "island", or 黙 (shijima) meaning "silence"... [more]

Shikamaru m Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
This name is used as 鹿丸 with 鹿 (roku, shika, ka) meaning "deer" and 丸 (gan, maru, maru.i, maru.meru) meaning "curl up, explain away, full, make round, month, perfection, pills, roll up, round, seduce."... [more]

Shikari m & f Indian, Persian, Nepali, Pakistani
Means "hunter".

Shilian f & m Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names Shi, Li 1 and An 1

Shilshah m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Derives from the Hebrew word שלש (shalosh), שָׁלַשׁ‎ (shalash), or שלש (shlsh) which means "three, triad, to do a third time". In the Bible, Shilshah is mentioned once, in 1 Chronicles 7:37, as one of the sons of Zophah, who was the son of Helem of Asher... [more]

Shimako f Japanese
From Japanese 縞 (shima) meaning "stripe" or from 志 (shi) "purpose, will, determination, aspiration, ambition" and 麻 (ma) meaning "flax", that is then combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child"... [more]

Shimato m Japanese
From Japanese 島 (shima) meaning "island" combined with 人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shimaya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Shamya.

Shimeji m Japanese (Rare)
Combination of Shime and 二 (ji) meaning "two," 治 (ji) meaning "cure; management," 次 (ji) meaning "next" or 司 (ji) meaning "office."... [more]

Shimekichi m Japanese
Combination of Shime and 吉 (kichi) meaning "good fortune, good luck."

Shimeko f Japanese
Combination of Shime and 子 (ko) meaning "child."

Shimeo m & f Japanese
Combination of Shime and 男/雄/夫 (o) meaning "male" or 緒 (o) meaning "cord, strap" (the last one being used on females as well).

Shimezō m Japanese
Combination of Shime and 蔵 (zō) meaning "possession," 造 (zō) meaning "structure" or 三 (zō) meaning "three."

Shimizu f & m Japanese
From Japanese 清 (shi) meaning "clear, pure, clean", 紫 (shi) meaning "purple; violet", 施 (shi) meaning "grant, bestow" or 寒 (shi) meaning "cold" combined with 水 (mizu) meaning "water". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shimuya m Japanese (Rare)
Shift from 思無邪 (shimuja), a Sino-Japanese compound which refers to thinking no evil thoughts.... [more]

Shinako f Japanese
From 標 (shina) meaning "to guide, guidance" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shinami f Japanese
From Japanese 詩 (shi) meaning "poetry, poem" combined with 南 (nami) meaning "south". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shineko f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 四 (shi) meaning "four" or 梓 (shi, azusa) meaning "catalpa, Japanese cherry birch" combined with 猫 (neko) meaning "cat". Other kanji or combinations of kanji can form this name as well.

Shinjiro m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shinjirou.

Shinjirou m Japanese
From Japanese 進 (shin) meaning "advance, make progress" or 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine", 次 (ji) meaning "next" or 二 (ji) meaning "two" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other combinations of kanji characters can also be possible.

Shinjitsu m Japanese
From Japanese 真実 (shinjitsu) meaning "true, reality".

Shinkichi m Japanese
From Japanese 伸 (shin) meaning "expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase", 信 (shin) meaning "faith, truth, fidelity, trust", 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 慎 (shin) meaning "humility, be careful, discreet, prudent", 新 (shin) meaning "fresh, new", 晋 (shin) meaning "advance", 森 (shin) meaning "forest, woods", 申 (shin) meaning "have the honor to, sign of the monkey", 真 (shin) meaning "true, reality", 秦 (shin) meaning "Manchu dynasty", 紳 (shin) meaning "sire, good belt, gentleman", 親 (shin) meaning "parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)", 進 (shin) meaning "advance, proceed, progress, promote", 槙 (shin) meaning "twig, ornamental evergreen", 愼 (shin) meaning "care, chastity", 瀋 (shin) meaning "juice, broth" or 眞 (shin) meaning "truth, reality" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck"... [more]

Shinnosuke m Japanese
This name combines 新 (shin, atara.shii, ara.ta, ara-, nii-) meaning "new", 慎 (shin, tsutsushi.mu, tsutsushi, tsutsushi.mi) meaning "humility, be careful, discreet, prudent", 心 (shin, kokoro, -gokoro) meaning "heart, mind, spirit" or 伸 (shin, no.biru, no.basu, no.beru, no.su) meaning "expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase" with 之 (shi, oite, kono, kore, no, yuku) meaning "of, this" & 助 (jo, suke, su.keru, tasu.karu, tasu.keru) meaning "assist, help, rescue", 介 (kai, suke) meaning "concern oneself with, jammed in, mediate, shellfish" or 輔 (fu, ho, tasu.keru, suke) meaning "help."... [more]

Shinoa f Japanese

Shinoko f Japanese
From Japanese 志 (shi) meaning "purpose, will, determination, aspiration, ambition", 乃 (no), a possessive particle combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shinpachi m Japanese
From 新 (arata, shin, nii) meaning "fresh, new" and 八 (hachi) meaning "eight". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shinroku m Japanese
From 榛 (shin, haru) meaning "hazelnut, Asian hazel" and 六 (roku) meaning "six". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shinsaku m Japanese
From Japanese 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul" combined with 作 (sa, saku, tsuku.ri, tsuku.ru, -dzuku.ri) meaning "build, make, prepare, production". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shintarou m Japanese
From Japanese 信 (shin) meaning "trust, faith", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big" and 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shiomi f Japanese
Derived from the Japanese kanji 塩 (shio) meaning "salt (a symbol of purification)" or 汐 (shio) meaning "eventide, salt water, opportunity" combined with 見 (mi) meaning "to see, the look or appearance of something"... [more]

Shione f Japanese
This name combines 汐 (seki, ushio, shio, sei) meaning "eventide, opportunity, salt water, tide" or 潮 (chou, ushio, shio) meaning "opportunity, salt water, tide" with 音 (in, on, -non, oto, ne) meaning "noise, sound" or 寧 (nei, mushi.ro) meaning "preferably, rather."... [more]

Shionsuke m Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese, 紫苑 (shion) meaning "aster flower" and 助 (suke) meaning "help"

Shirabe f & m Japanese (Rare)
From 調べ (shirabe) meaning "investigation, inspection; tune, note, melody."... [more]

Shirako m Japanese
From Japanese 白 (shira) meaning "white", combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child".... [more]

Shirleyann f English (American)
Combination of Shirley and Ann.

Shiroko f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 城 (shiro) meaning "castle", 代 (shiro) meaning "generation, shiro, a unit of land" or 白 (shiro) meaning "white" combined with 考 (ko) meaning "thought" or 子 (ko) meaning "child"... [more]

Shiromi f Japanese
From Japanese 代 (shiro) meaning "generation" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Shiroppu f Japanese
From Japanese 白 (shiro) meaning "white" combined with 風 (ppu) meaning "wind". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]

Shiroshi m Japanese
From Japanese 白 (shiroshi) meaning "white (colour)" or other kanji pronounced in the same way.

Shirōta m Japanese (Rare)
This name combines 四 (shi, yo, yo'.tsu, yo.tsu, yon) meaning "four", 志 (shi, kokorozashi, kokoroza.su, shiringu) meaning "aspire, hopes, intention, motive, plan, resolve, shilling", 資 (shi) meaning "assets, be conductive to, capital, contribute to, data, funds, resources", 紫 (shi, murasaki) meaning "purple, violet", 市 (shi, ichi) meaning "city, market, town" or 次 (shi, ji, tsugi, tsu.gu) meaning "next, order, sequence" & 郎 (ryou, rou, otoko) meaning "son" or 朗 (rou, aki.raka, hoga.raka) meaning "bright, cheerful, clear, melodious, serene" with 太 (ta, tai, futo.i, futo.ru) meaning "big around, plump, thick."... [more]

Shiroze m Japanese
From Japanese 白 (shiro) meaning "white" combined with 瀬 (ze) meaning "swift current". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.

Shiruba m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Adopted from English Silver.... [more]

Shirube m Japanese (Rare)
From 標 (shirube) meaning "guide, guidance," extended from 知る辺 (shirube) meaning "acquaintance, friend,"... [more]

Shirufu f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Adopted from English Sylph.... [more]

Shiruku f Japanese (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Adopted from English silk.... [more]

Shiseido f English (American, Rare)
This rare name originates from the name of the Japanese company, Shiseido (also spelled as Shiseidō). The brand name is written as 資生堂 with 資 (shi) meaning "assets, be conductive to, capital, contribute to, data, funds, resources", 生 (shou, sei, i.kiru, i.keru, -u, u.mare, o.u, ki, na.ru, ha.eru) meaning "birth, genuine, life" and 堂 (dou) meaning "hall, public chamber."... [more]

Shisera f Japanese
From Japanese 紫 (shi) meaning "purple; violet", 世 (se) meaning "world" combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric". Other kanji combinations are possible.

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]

Shitora m Japanese
From Japanese 伸 (shi) meaning "expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase", 信 (shi) meaning "faith, truth, fidelity, trust", 史 (shi) meaning "history, chronicle", 司 (shi) meaning "director, official, govt office, rule, administer", 嗣 (shi) meaning "heir, succeed", 士 (shi) meaning "gentleman, scholar, samurai", 姿 (shi) meaning "figure, form, shape", 子 (shi) meaning "child", 市 (shi) meaning "market, city, town", 師 (shi) meaning "expert, teacher, master, model, exemplar, army, war", 心 (shi) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 志 (shi) meaning "intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling", 思 (shi) meaning "think", 新 (shi) meaning "fresh, new", 椎 (shi) meaning "chinquapin, mallet, spine", 獅 (shi) meaning "lion", 白 (shi) meaning "white", 紙 (shi) meaning "paper", 紫 (shi) meaning "purple; violet", 至 (shi) meaning "climax, arrive, proceed, reach, attain, result in", 詞 (shi) meaning "part of speech, words, poetry", 詩 (shi) meaning "poem, poetry", 資 (shi) meaning "assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to" or 静 (shi) meaning "quiet", 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly", 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, 都 (to) meaning "metropolis, capital, all, everything", 十 (to) meaning "ten", 杜 (to) meaning "woods, grove", 砥 (to) meaning "whetstone, grindstone", 飛 (to) meaning "fly", 富 (to) meaning "wealth, enrich, abundant", 図 (to) meaning "map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious", 永 (to) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy" or 統 (to) meaning "overall, relationship, ruling, governing" combined with 虎 (tora) meaning "tiger, drunkard", 良 (ra) meaning "good, pleasing, skilled", 寅 (tora) meaning "sign of the tiger (3rd sign of Chinese zodiac)", 羅 (ra) meaning "gauze, thin silk", 楽 (ra) meaning "music, comfort, ease", 宙 (ra) meaning "mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization, interval of time" or 頼 (ra) meaning "trust, request"... [more]

Shitoshi m Japanese
From Japanese 司 (shi) meaning "take charge of, control, manage" combined with 敏 (toshi) meaning "quick, sharp". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Shiuli f Indian, Assamese, Bengali
The Bengali and Assamese common name for the Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, or night-flowering jasmine. The flower can be found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is used for some Hindu rituals and it is also commonly used for creating garlands

Shivika f Hinduism

Shiyoko f Japanese
From 志 (shi) meaning "aspire, hopes, intention, motive, plan, resolve, shilling," 詩 (shi) meaning "song, poem, poetry," or 紫 (shi) meaning "purple, violet" combined with 陽 (yō) meaning "light, sun, male" or 洋 (yō) meaning "ocean" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child"... [more]

Shiyuki f Japanese
From Japanese 紫 (shi) meaning "purple; violet" combined with 雪 (yuki) meaning "snow". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shiyuri f Japanese
From shi that can mean "poem" or "four" and yuri that can mean "lily" (see Yuri 2).

Shizue f Japanese
From Japanese 静 (shizu) meaning "quiet" combined with 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting", 江 (e) meaning "bay, inlet", or 枝 (e) meaning "branch"... [more]

Shizuei m Japanese
From Japanese 静 (shizu) meaning "calm, quiet, silent" combined with 栄 (ei) meaning "glory, honor". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Shizuha f Japanese
From Japanese 倭 (shizu) meaning "the country of Japan, Yamato" or 寧 (shizu) meaning "peaceful, rather" combined with 波 (ha) meaning "wave" or 羽 (ha) meaning "plume, feather"... [more]

Shizuki m & f Japanese
From Japanese 静 (shizu) meaning "quiet" combined with 希 (ki) meaning "hope", 葵 (ki) meaning "hollyhock", 紀 (ki) meaning "century", 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness", 琴 (ki), which refers to a type of musical instrument similar to a harp, 樹 (ki) meaning "tree", 姫 (ki) meaning "princess", 暉 (ki) meaning "sunshine" or 生 (ki) meaning "living"... [more]

Shizuku f & m Japanese
From 雫 (shizuko) meaning "drop of water" or 静 (shizu) meaning "quiet" combined with 紅 (ku) meaning "deep red, crimson" or 久 (ku) meaning "long time". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.... [more]

Shizuma m Japanese
From 静 (shizu) meaning "quiet" and 馬 (ma) meaning "horse". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shizumi f Japanese
From Japanese 静 (shizu) meaning "calm, quiet, silent" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful, beauty". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shizumu m Japanese
From 静 (shizumu, shizu) meaning "quiet", which could be combined with 夢 (mu) meaning "dream". There is also 靖⁠ (shizumu) meaning "peaceful, calm, easygoing" and 鎭 (shizumu) meaning "to guard, to garrison, subdue, press down, suppress, repress"... [more]

Shizuna f Japanese
From Japanese 志 (shi) meaning "purpose, will, determination, aspiration, ambition", 寿 (zu) meaning "longevity, long life" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shizune f Japanese
From 静 (shizu) meaning "quiet, silent" and 音 (ne) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shizuno f Japanese
From Japanese 閑 (shizu) meaning "leisure, tranquil, quiet, calm, free time" combined with 乃 (no), a possessive particle. Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Shizuo m Japanese

Shizuro m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shizurou.

Shizuru f Japanese
From Japanese 静 (shizu) meaning "calm, quiet, silent" combined with 琉 (ru) meaning "precious stone". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name.

Shizuta m Japanese
From Japanese 静 (shizu) meaning "calm, quiet, silent" combined with 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.

Shizuya m & f Japanese
From Japanese 静 (shizu) meaning "quiet" combined with 哉 (ya), an exclamation, 也 (ya) meaning "also", 夜 (ya) meaning "night", 耶 (ya) meaning "wrong, evil, depraved, vicious, perverse, heterodox" or 弥 (ya) meaning "universally"... [more]

Shizuyo f Japanese
From Japanese 靜 or 静 (shizu) meaning "quiet" combined with 代 (yo) meaning "age, change, generation, period, replace, substitute" or 世 (yo) meaning "generation, public, society, world."

Shizuzō m Japanese (Rare)
This name combines 静 (sei, jou, shizu-, shizu.ka, shizu.maru, shizu.meru) meaning "quiet" with 蔵 (sou, zou, osa.meru, kaku.reru, kura) meaning "have, hide, own, possess, storehouse" or 三 (san, zou, mi, mi'.tsu, mi.tsu) meaning "three."... [more]

Shlomtzion f Hebrew, History (Hebraized)
Means "peace of Zion" in Hebrew. Queen Salome Alexandra of Judaea (141-67 BCE) is known as Shlomtzion in Hebrew. It is borne by journalist Shlomzion Kenan, daughter of the late Israeli writer Amos Kenan.

Shokichi m Japanese
From 晶 (sho) meaning "clear, diamond, crystal", 奨 (sho) meaning "reward, prize" or 丞 (sho) meaning "rescue, help" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "fortune, good luck"... [more]

Shokoofe f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian شکوفه (see Shokoufeh).

Shokoofeh f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian شکوفه (see Shokoufeh).

Shokoufe f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian شکوفه (see Shokoufeh).

Sholanda f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shalonda.

Sholonda f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shalonda.

Shondrea f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shandrea.

Shontoya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely a blend of names such as Chantel or Chanté and LaToya.

Shorena f Georgian, Literature
Variant of Borena. It came about due to people confusing or misreading the letters bani (b) and shini (sh) of the medieval Georgian scripts Asomtavruli and Nuskhuri, which are very similar to each other... [more]

Shosaku m Japanese
From 煮 (sho, sha, ni.eru, ni.yasu, ni.ru, ni) meaning “to boil, to cook”, 哨⁠ (mihari, so, sho) meaning “stand guard, look out (for suspect or enemy)”, 正 (masa, sho) meaning "right, correct, proper, justice" or 嘗⁠ (jo, sho, na.meru, kokoro.miru, katsu.te, nie) meaning “once before, never ever, formerly, -ex, undergo, underrate” combined with 作 (saku) meaning "build, prepare, make, production", 朔⁠ (tsuitachi, saku) meaning “last and first days of the month, new moon, conjunction (astronomy), north” or 咲 (saku) meaning "to blossom"... [more]

Shouichi m Japanese
From Japanese 勝 (shou) meaning "wins, victories" combined with 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]

Shoukichi m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shokichi.

Shounosuke m Japanese
From Japanese 匠 (shou) meaning "artisan, workman, carpenter", 奨 (shou) meaning "prize, reward", 将 (shou) meaning "commander, leader, general", 尚 (shou) meaning "still, as always", 庄 (shou) meaning "manor", 昇 (shou) meaning "rise up", 昌 (shou) meaning "good, prosper", 昭 (shou) meaning "shining", 晶 (shou) meaning "clear", 梢 (shou) meaning "treetop", 祥 (shou) meaning "happiness", 正 (shou) meaning "first (month of the lunar year)", 聖 (shou) meaning "holy, sacred", 薔 (shou) meaning "rose" or 頌 (shou) meaning "to laud, acclaim", 之 (no), a possessive marker combined with 介 (suke) meaning "shell, shellfish", 輔 (suke) meaning "help", 助 (suke) meaning "assistance", 祐 (suke) meaning "divine intervention, protection" or 丞 (suke) meaning "to help, to rescue"... [more]

Shousaku m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shosaku.

Shoutarou m Japanese
From Japanese 咲 (shou) meaning "blossom", 匠 (shou) meaning "artisan, workman, carpenter", 商 (shou) meaning "make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant", 奨 (shou) meaning "exhort, urge, encourage", 将 (shou) meaning "leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about", 小 (shou) meaning "little, small", 尚 (shou) meaning "esteem, furthermore, still, yet", 庄 (shou) meaning "level, in the country, manor, village, hamlet", 承 (shou) meaning "acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive", 捷 (shou) meaning "victory, fast", 昇 (shou) meaning "rise up", 昌 (shou) meaning "prosperous, bright, clear", 昭 (shou) meaning "shining, bright", 晶 (shou) meaning "sparkle, clear, crystal", 梢 (shou) meaning "treetops, twig", 照 (shou) meaning "illuminate, shine, compare, bashful", 祥 (shou) meaning "auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune", 象 (shou) meaning "elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)", 鍾 (shou) meaning "spindle, gather, collect", 鐘 (shou) meaning "bell, gong, chimes", 政 (shou) meaning "politics, government", 正 (shou) meaning "correct, justice, righteous", 荘 (shou) meaning "villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified", 翔 (shou) meaning "soar, fly", 薔 (shou) meaning "a kind of grass", 鏘 (shou) meaning "tinkling of jade or metal pendants" or 頌 (shou) meaning "eulogy", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big", 多 (ta) meaning "many, frequent, much" or 大 (ta) meaning "large, big" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son", 朗 (rou) meaning "bright, clear" or 良 (rou) meaning "good, pleasing, skilled"... [more]

Shōyō m Japanese
Shoyo means "sun". It is the name of Shoyo Hinata from Haikyuu.

Shridhara m Hinduism, Sanskrit
Means "holder of Lakshmi" in Sanskrit, from श्री (shri) referring to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and धर (dhara) meaning "holding, bearing"... [more]

Shrimati f Indian
Means 'Mrs' in Hindi

Shuborna f Bengali
Bengali form of Suvarna.

Shuhada f Arabic
Means "Martyrs" in Arabic

Shuichi m Japanese
Variant transcription of Shuuichi.

Shukeya f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shakia.

Shulamis f Jewish, Yiddish
Yiddish form of Shulamit.

Shulamiyt f Hebrew
Variant transcription of Shulamit.

Shunammite f English (African)
Hebrew for "woman of Shunaam." Associated with the prophet Elisha according to 2 Kings 4:8, although not used as the real name in the Bible.

Shungiku f Japanese
From Japanese 春菊 (shungiku) meaning "garland chrysanthemum". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.... [more]

Shunjitsu m & f Japanese
From Japanese 春日 (shunjitsu) meaning "spring sunlight".

Shunkichi m Japanese
From 隼 (shun) meaning "peregrine falcon" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "fortune, good luck". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shunsaku m Japanese
From 駿 (shun) meaning "fast" or 俊 (shun) meaning "talented", and 作 (saku) meaning "make, build, preperation". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shunsui m Japanese
"spring"; "water"

Shunsuke m Japanese
From Japanese 俊 (shun) meaning "talented" or 駿 (shun) meaning "fast" combined with 輔 (suke) meaning "help" or 介 (suke) meaning "forerunner, herald". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Shuntaro m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 俊太郎 (see Shuntarō).

Shuntarō m Japanese
From Japanese 俊 (shun) meaning "talented, handsome" combined with 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great" and 郎 (rō) meaning "son"... [more]

Shuntarou m Japanese
Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 俊太郎 (see Shuntarō).

Shûsaku m Japanese
From 種 (shu) meaning "seed, sow, plant" and 作 (saku) meaning "make, build, prepare, construct". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shushanik f Armenian
Diminutive of Shushan. This name was borne by a 5th-century Armenian saint.

Shutsuba f Japanese
Japanese In Origin.

Shuuichi m Japanese
From Japanese 修 (shuu) meaning "discipline, study" and 一 (ichi) meaning "one". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Shyanna f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaborated form of Shyanne.

Siaka m Western African
Siaka, meaning ''chief'', was the one who made the tribes in primarily West Africa. In old culture every family had to name at least one son Siaka.

Siamak m Persian, Persian Mythology
Possibly means "beloved black-haired boy" or simply "dark-haired", derived from Persian سیاه (siyah) meaning "black" combined with مو (mu) meaning "hair" and the suffix -ak denoting endearment... [more]

Sibande m South African

Siboney f Spanish (Caribbean), Arawak
Means "people of the precious stone" or "cave dweller" in Arawak, spoken in Cuba. ... [more]

Siburgis f Medieval German (Latinized)
Latinised form of Siburg.

Siddalee f Literature, American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Either a combination of Sidda and Lee or a variant of Sidalie. This name was used by American author Rebecca Wells for a character in her novel Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (1996).

Sidora f Asturian
Truncated form of Isidora.

Siedah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Saida or Sayyida. A known bearer is American singer and songwriter Siedah Garrett (1960-), born Deborah Christine Garrett.

Siegrune f Theatre
Variant of Sigrun used by Richard Wagner as name for a valkyria.

Siemisław m Polish
From the proto-Slavic elements sěmьja meaning "family, kin, retinue, staff" or "property" and sław meaning "glory". The meaning can be interpreted as "one who brings glory to his kin"... [more]

Sieneke f Dutch, West Frisian
Diminutive form of Sien.

Sierah f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Sierra.

Sifrido m Asturian
Asturian form of Sigfrid 1.

Sigalia f Hebrew
Means 'God's violet' in Hebrew.... [more]