Names Starting With S

Sa'ad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name سعد (Sa'd), which means 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. In Hebrew, it is transcribed as סעד, meaning 'Aid'. The name is used in various cultures and languages, often associated with positive connotations of assistance and prosperity.

Saad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name سعد (Sa'd), which means 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. It is also the usual form in Malay. The name is widely used across various cultures and regions, reflecting its positive connotations and linguistic adaptability.

The name 'Saada' originates from Arabic, meaning 'happiness' or 'luck'. It is derived from the root word سعد (saʿida), which signifies 'to be happy' or 'to be lucky'. The name carries a positive connotation, often associated with prosperity and good fortune in Arabic-speaking cultures.

Sām (Persian: سام), also transliterated Saam, is a mythical hero of ancient Persia, and an important character in the Shahnameh epic. The name Sām or Saam means Fire in Persian, based on the Dehkhoda Dictionary. It is an alternate transcription of the Persian name سام (Sam 2).

The name Saana originates from the name of a mountain in northern Finland. Saana (Northern Sami: Sána) is a fell in Enontekiö, Finland, with its summit lying 1,029 metres (3,376 ft) above sea level. The name is deeply tied to the geographical and cultural significance of the mountain, which is part of the Scandinavian Mountains and is composed of schist and gneiss rock. The mountain is a popular destination for hikers and backpackers due to its sweeping views. In December 2017, Saana was illuminated with blue light to celebrate Finland's 100th anniversary of independence, marking a significant cultural event tied to the name.

Dutch short form of Sarah.

The name 'Saar 2' originates from the Hebrew word meaning 'storm'. It symbolizes power and intensity, often associated with natural forces and resilience.

Finnish form of Sarah.

Georgian form of Sabas.

The name 'Saba 2' originates from Persian, where it means 'soft breeze'. This name evokes imagery of gentle winds, often associated with calmness and serenity. It is a name that carries a poetic and naturalistic essence, reflecting the beauty of nature in Persian culture.

Sabah means 'morning' in Arabic and Turkish. In the context of the Malaysian state, Sabah represents a region rich in cultural and natural diversity, located in northern Borneo. The name reflects the state's vibrant and dynamic nature, much like the freshness and promise of a new day.

The name Sabah ad-din means 'morning of religion', derived from the Arabic words صباح (ṣabāḥ) meaning 'morning' and دين (dīn) meaning 'religion'. It symbolizes the dawn or beginning of religious enlightenment or faith.

Turkish form of Sabah ad-Din.

Bosnian form of Sabah ad-Din.

The name Sabas is derived from the Greek name Σάββας (Sabbas), which originates from the Aramaic word סַבָא (sava), meaning 'old man' or 'grandfather'. It carries connotations of wisdom and respect, often associated with elder figures in society.

Greek form of Sabas.

The name Sabeen is possibly derived from Arabic, meaning 'follower of another religion.' It was a term used by non-Muslim Arabs to refer to the Prophet Muhammad and other Muslims. The name carries historical and cultural significance, reflecting the religious dynamics of early Islamic history.

Galician form of Isabel.

Short form of Isabella.

Latin form of Saveliy.

Latinized form of Sadb.

Dutch form of Sabina.

Feminine form of Sabinus, a Roman cognomen meaning "a Sabine" in Latin. The Sabines were an ancient people who lived in central Italy, their lands eventually taken over by the Romans after several wars. According to legend, the Romans abducted several Sabine women during a raid, and when the men came to rescue them, the women were able to make peace between the two groups. This name was borne by several early saints.

French, German, Dutch and Danish form of Sabina.

Latvian form of Sabina.

Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Sabinus (see Sabina).

Latin masculine form of Sabina.

The name 'Sable' originates from the English word meaning 'black', derived from the name of the black-furred mammal native to northern Asia, ultimately of Slavic origin. The sable (Martes zibellina) is a species of marten, a small omnivorous mammal primarily inhabiting the forest environments of Russia, from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, and northern Mongolia. Its habitat also borders eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea, and Hokkaido, Japan. Sables are known for their luxurious fur, which ranges from light to dark brown and is softer and silkier than that of American martens. The name entered Western European languages through the medieval fur trade, and sable fur has been highly valued since the early Middle Ages.

The name Sabri, derived from the Arabic word صبر (ṣabara), means 'patient' or 'enduring'. It embodies the qualities of patience and perseverance, reflecting a deep cultural value in Arabic-speaking societies. The name is often given to boys with the hope that they will embody these virtues throughout their lives.

Latinized form of Habren, the original Welsh name of the River Severn. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Sabrina was the name of a princess who was drowned in the Severn. Supposedly the river was named for her, but it is more likely that her name was actually derived from that of the river, which is of unknown meaning. She appears as a water nymph in John Milton's masque Comus (1634).The name was brought to public attention by Samuel A. Taylor's play Sabrina Fair (1953) and the movie adaptation Sabrina that followed it the next year. This is also the name of a comic book character, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, first introduced 1962 and with television adaptations in 1970-1974 and 1996-2003, both causing minor jumps in popularity. Another jump occurred in 1976, when it was used for a main character on the television series Charlie's Angels.