List of African Baby Names Meanings Starting with (S) ×

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  • Saaadat
    Sa'adat Name meaning in Urdu is راحت, a Muslim Arabic Boy name with lucky number is 4 and Sa'adat Name meaning in English is Happiness, Bliss.
    Meaning: Derived from saadat, happiness bliss Origin: African
  • Saamya
    Baby Name Saamya meaning and Astrology. Baby Name : Saamya. Gender : Boy. Origin : african. Saamya Meaning: equanimity.
    Meaning: Equanimity Origin: African
  • Sabra
    Sabra means "rest" in Hebrew. It was a common name in colonial New England, and is still used there. In recent decades, Sabra has come to be a word for a native-born Israeli [from Hebrew ṣābār: sabra, prickly pear], as the fruit is tough and dangerous-looking on the outside but sweet on the inside.
    Meaning: Thorny cactus, to rest Origin: African
  • Sade
    0% this week. Gender: Female Pronunciation: shah-day Meaning of Sade: "honor bestows a crown" Origin of Sade: Nigerian, Yoruba, diminutive of Folashade. Share Sade on Facebook Share on Facebook. Share Sade on Twitter Share on Twitter. Share Sade on Google Plus Share on Google+
    Meaning: Sweetly singing Origin: African
  • Sadiyya
    This name is appealing because it is unique and rare; Not many people have it in North America. Sadiya is the name of a town in India, which is famous for its flower named Sotful (meaning "blessing" and "desert flower"). Personal experiences with the name Sadiya: | Edit.
    Meaning: Derived from sadiah, luck good fortune Origin: African
  • Safara
    The origin of the name Safara is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. Word from the Wolof language. People who like the name Safara also like: Alora, Sophia, Sade, Sarafina, Safiya, Imani, Alima.
    Meaning: Her Place Origin: African
  • Sahansan
    Meaning: Cautious traveler Origin: African
  • Saidi
    The meaning of the name Saidi is Fortunate, Auspicious. The origin of the name Saidi is Arabic. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. African form of Saeed.
    Meaning: Helper Origin: African
  • Sameel
    Baby Name : Sameel. Gender : Boy. Origin : african. Sameel Meaning: the person whose prayers are honored by allah. Variant: no variations.
    Meaning: The person whose prayers are honored by allah Origin: African
  • Sanura
    The name Sanura is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Sanura is: Kitten.
    Meaning: Kitten (Swahili). Origin: African
  • Sarda
    The meaning of the name “Sarda” is: “Hurried”. Categories: Unisex Names. Gender: Both, Boy Names, Girl Names. Origins: African.
    Meaning: Hurried Origin: African
  • Sarki
    The meaning of the name Sarki is Chief. The origin of the name Sarki is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
    Meaning: Chief Origin: African
  • Schirin
    Schirin. [ syll. (s)(c)hi-rin, sc-hir-in ] The baby girl name Schirin is pronounced as -SHihRihN †. Schirin is used predominantly in English and its origin is Old Persian. Schirin is a variation of the name Shirin (Arabic, Indian, Iranian, and Turkish).
    Meaning: Sweet Origin: African
  • Seghen
    The meaning of the name “Seghen” is: “Ostrich”. Categories: African Names, Kenyan Names, Swahili Names, Tanzanian Names, Unisex Names. Used in: African countries, Swahili speaking countries.
    Meaning: Ostrich Origin: African
  • Selam
    Meaning. Peaceful, complete. Salem (Arabic: سالم‎, properly transliterated as Sālim ; it can also be a transliteration of the Hebrew: שָׁלֵם‎ Shalem ; the Arabic name is also transliterated as Salim ) is an Arabic-origin given name and surname, also a Sephardic Jewish surname , and a surname of English origin.
    Meaning: Peace Origin: African
  • Selas
    Selas Name Meaning. The meaning of Selas is “Trinity”.
    Meaning: Trinity Origin: African
  • Semira
    Hebrew Meaning: The name Semira is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Semira is: From heaven.
    Meaning: Fulfilled Origin: African
  • Serwa
    The meaning of the name “Serwa” is: “Jewel, noble”. Categories: African Names, Ghanaian Names.
    Meaning: Jewel Origin: African
  • Sesen
    The meaning of the name Sesen is To Wish For More. The origin of the name Sesen is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
    Meaning: To wish for more Origin: African
  • Sha Mia
    Origin and Meaning of Shamia. "Shamia" is a name of African origin, and it means "To be of high spirit". It's a name commonly given to girls.
    Meaning: To be of high spirit Origin: African
  • Shaaira
    Baby Name : Shaaira. Gender : Girl. Origin : Muslim. Shaaira Meaning: Variant of Sha'ira: Poetess.
    Meaning: Derived from shaira, poetess Origin: African
  • Shaaista
    Muslim Meaning: The name Shaa'ista is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Shaa'ista is: Well bred. Polite.
    Meaning: Derived from shaista, well bred polite Origin: African
  • Shadoe
    English Meaning: The name Shadoe is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Shadoe is: Biblical Shadrach; one of three young Hebrew men who survived being cast into a fiery furnace.
    Meaning: Singer Origin: African
  • Shafaaat
    Shafaat is a Muslim Boy name which originates from the Arabic language. ... Urdu names meaning dictionary for Muslim boys, and Muslim girls, Muslim baby name like Shafaat and others.
    Meaning: Derived from shafaat, mediation advocacy Origin: African
  • Shahzaada
    Muslim Meaning: The name Shahzada is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Shahzada is: Prince. King's son.
    Meaning: Derived from shahzada, prince kings son Origin: African
  • Shakina
    The meaning of the name Shakina is Beautiful One. The origin of the name Shakina is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. People who like the name Shakina also like: Nala, Keshia, Kioni, Tanisha, Nimeesha, Noxolo, Aiyana.
    Meaning: Beautiful one Origin: African
  • Shandi
    The meaning of the name “Shandi” is: “God is Gracious”.
    Meaning: A familiar form of shana Origin: African-American
  • Shandra
    Irish for "ring fort" like Killashandra which means "church of the ring fort". Also could be interpreted as "fortress of God" Sanskrit for "of the moon", "like the moon", or "moon-faced". Swahili for "marvolous". Famous real-life people named Shandra: | Edit Share what you know!
    Meaning: Derived from sandra Origin: African
  • Shanee
    Shanee is an Irish name for girls meaning God is gracious. Read below for Shanee's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings. If Shanee is the one, congratulations!
    Meaning: A marvelous woman Origin: African
  • Shaniyah
    Origin and Meaning of Shaniyah. "Shaniyah" is a name of Grenadian origin, and it means "Pretty as a blooming blossom".
    Meaning: Pretty as a blooming blossom Origin: African