Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "S" - page 125.
Shanira
Captivating Sanskrit girl's name meaning "goddess of the night" or "night queen," derived from "Shani" (Saturn) and "Ira" ("queen").
Shanisa
Unique feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "Shani" meaning "Saturn," and signifying intelligence, fairness, and longevity. It has gained popularity in recent years despite its rich ancient heritage.
Shanise
African American variant of an Irish surname meaning "hawk-like," often associated with strength and courage.
Shanisha
Unique African origin given name derived from Swahili, combining "seven" (shani) and "to create" (sha), signifying creativity on the seventh day.
Shanissa
African-origin Swahili name meaning "lucky one," gaining popularity in the U.S. during the late 20th century despite its diverse appeal.
Shanita
African-origin feminine name derived from the Yoruba word 'Shani', meaning 'God answers me'.
Shanitha
Unique Indian girl's name derived from Sanskrit 'Shani', meaning 'Saturn', and associated with the Hindu deity of that planet.
Shanitra
Unique African Yoruba name meaning 'to bring forth peace'.
Shanitta
African-origin name from Swahili meaning "life" or "to live," embodying East African culture's rich heritage and resilience.
Shaniyha
Distinctive Middle Eastern name derived from Arabic 'shani', meaning 'happiness' or 'joy', conveying positivity.
Shaniyia
Exotic African name created by combining elements from various African names like Shani ("gift") and Yia ("beautiful" or "graceful"). It's a unisex name that has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in the US and Canada, due to its association with strength, resilience, and elegance. Despite its growing fame, Shaniyia remains relatively rare and can be spelled differently such as Shaniyah or Shaniah. Its history is not well-documented but it appears to have been created recently.
Shaniyla
Unique, recently coined name derived from Irish 'Shannon' meaning old or wise, and Muslim 'Aliya' meaning elevated or exalted, hence interpreted as 'elevated wisdom'.
Shanka
Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'conch shell', symbolizing spirituality, wisdom, victory, and good fortune in Hindu culture.
Shankar
Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one who has the moon's crests", associated with Lord Shiva.
Shankeria
African origin name from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, meaning "a person who brings joy.
Shankia
Unique, uncommon Indian name from Rajasthan, derived from Hindu god Shiva ("Shankara"/"Shankar"), signifying peace and wisdom.
Shanlee
Irish name meaning 'old' in Gaelic, originally used by the brave O'Shanlee clan of County Kerry.
Shanleigh
Modern Irish-English hybrid name, combining 'Shane' (Irish, meaning 'God is gracious') and 'Leigh' (English, meaning 'meadow'), suggesting 'gracious meadow'.
Shanli
Chinese name that means 'standing like a mountain', symbolizing strength and stability.
Shanmukh
Rare Indian male given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'one who has six faces,' symbolizing Lord Kartikeya's six heads in Hindu mythology.
Shann
Irish unisex given name derived from the Gaelic surname "O'Scanlan," meaning "descendant of Scannal," which translates to "little shadow" or "little shade.
Shann
Rare, unisex given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Irish or Scottish roots, or from Welsh Shaun/English Shannon. Its meaning is unclear but often associated with the Irish surname O'Shannon, meaning "from Shannon," referencing Ireland's longest river. Some suggest it could be a variant of Shaun/Sean, meaning "god is gracious." Despite its rarity and mystery, Shann has gained popularity for its unique sound and spelling.
Shanna
Irish name derived from O'Scanlan/Scanlon, meaning "little dark one" or "little brave one".
Shannae
Shannae: an Irish-rooted feminine name derived from 'O'Scanlan', once a common Irish surname, now signifying 'little old man'.
Shannah
Uncommon yet notable Irish female name, derived from Siobhán meaning 'God is gracious', carrying historical significance tied to the influential O'Sullivan clan.
Shannalee
Uncommon female given name of Irish origin derived from the surname "O'Sceolan," meaning "descendant of Scálán," a legendary warrior chieftain. Popularized by Seamus Heaney's poem, it signifies strength and bravery, though not tied to specific cultural traditions.
Shannan
Rare Irish given name, originating from the medieval surname O'Scanlan, believed to mean 'shadow'.
Shannan
Irish name derived from 'O'Scanlan', meaning 'descendant of Seanán', which translates to 'little John' or 'God is gracious'.
Shannara
Irish-derived female given name meaning 'from the shore of Shandon', a district in County Cork, Ireland, signifying a connection to the land and sea.
Shannay
Unique Irish given name derived from the surname 'O'Scanlan,' meaning 'son of Scanlan,' with 'Scanlan' itself derived from the Irish word 'scán' meaning 'shadow' or 'dark.'
Shannda
Attractive Irish name derived from the surname O'Siodhachain, meaning "descendant of Siodhachan," a renowned warrior in Irish mythology.
Shanndolyn
Distinctive feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient Irish surname O'Scanlan. It means "God is gracious" or "graced by God," reflecting its divine connotation and spiritual significance.
Shanne
Distinctive Irish name of Gaelic origin, meaning "little John".
Shanne
Elegant Irish name derived from Ó Seáin, meaning "descendant of John," which originates from Hebrew, meaning "God is gracious." It was popular among Irish nobility and is associated with wisdom, intelligence, and nobility.
Shannee
Unique feminine given name believed to have Irish origins, possibly meaning 'peaceful one', though its usage is more prevalent in English-speaking countries like the US and Canada than Ireland itself.
Shanneka
African-American name created by blending Shane ("God is gracious") and Nicole ("victory of the people"), with no specific meaning but associated with these qualities.
Shannell
Unique American given name that emerged in the late 20th century as a creative variation of popular names like Shannon or Michelle, with an added twist of the letter "l" at the end. Its origin and meaning are unclear, but it has gained popularity due to its distinctive sound and spelling.
Shannelle
Distinctive Irish name derived from the surname O'Scanlan, meaning "descendant of Scannal," which signifies "lively" or "noisy.
Shannen
Irish name derived from Ó Séanaín, meaning "descendant of John," with roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God's favor." It was notably carried by Shan O'Neill, 16th-century Queen of Ulster.
Shannequa
Swahili name from East Africa that means "God has answered my prayers.