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Saabir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'patient' or 'enduring.' The name derives from the Arabic root 'sabr,' which encompasses concepts of patience, perseverance, and steadfastness in…
Yiddish
"defender of men"
Also an English surname, Sender derives from Alexander and has an attractive modern sound. Though given to only a handful of baby boys per year, it nevertheless is in step with the brotherhood of…
Modern invented name
Shakeem is a masculine name with multicultural origins, blending elements from Arabic and African naming traditions. It may be related to the Arabic name Shakim, meaning "one who is caring" or…
Anglicized spelling of Séamus
See SEAMUS.
Shareef is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'noble,' 'honored,' or 'distinguished.' It derives from the Arabic word 'sharīf,' which refers to someone of high status or noble lineage. In…
Shemuel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original form of the more commonly known Samuel. It derives from the Hebrew elements 'shem' meaning 'name' and 'el' meaning 'God,' thus…
Sherif is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'noble,' 'honored,' or 'esteemed.' It derives from the Arabic word 'sharif' (شريف), which historically designated descendants of Prophet Muhammad…
English
"swift runner"
You won't win with Sherwin.
Japanese
"respect; soaring peace"
Notably borne by baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Shohei can also be transcribed as Shōhei or Shouhei. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending on what kanji combinations are used, but…
Biblical place name, Hebrew
"hatred"
Mount Sinai is a place sacred to the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions, the mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments. Sinai is also the name of the peninsula where Mount Sinai is…
Skyden is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern invention combining the popular nature element 'Sky' with the trending '-den' suffix found in names like Aiden, Jayden, and…
English word name
"unaccompanied"
Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.
Alternative spelling of Sunny, English word name
"sunny"
An alternative spelling to the cheerful Sunny, Sunnie may lend it a more 'name-y' feel as in the case of names like Forrest. Given to around 10 boys and 130 girls in a recent year, Sunnie leans more…
Irish
"son of the priest"
Not your typical jovial Irish surname; but has a dark, craggy appeal, and Tag as a nickname.
Taimur is a masculine name with rich historical significance, derived from the Turkic and Mongol name Timur, meaning 'iron' or 'strong like iron.' Most famously associated with Timur (Tamerlane), the…
Talyn is a gender-neutral name that has gained usage primarily as a masculine name in recent decades. It has several possible origins: it may be a variant of the Welsh name Telyn meaning 'harp,' a…
Sanskrit
"star, protector"
A strong, handsome Indian name with cross-cultural appeal.
Latin, pop culture
"bull"
The name of a humanoid race in the popular World of Warcraft game franchise. Their name derives from Latin taurus "bull".
Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.
Traevon is a masculine name that appears to be a modern creation combining elements of traditional names. The first part may be influenced by the prefix "Tra-" or "Tre-" (possibly from Latin "tres"…
