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Spanish Names that Start With S

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Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
  1. Solana

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "sunshine"

    • Description:

      A bright and warm possibility for a summertime girl, Solana feels both soulful and fresh, distinctive and familiar. Originally adapted from the Spanish surname and Saint name, Solano, it entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2023.
  2. Savannah

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "flat tropical grassland"

    • Description:

      A place name with a deep Southern accent, the once-obscure Savannah shot to fame, with others of its genre, on the heels of the best seller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, which was set in the mossy Georgia city of Savannah. Originally a substitute for the overused Samantha, Savannah is now popular itself, long among the top girls' names starting with S.
  3. Santiago

    • Origin:

      Place-name or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Saint James"

    • Description:

      Santiago is a spirited Spanish name with great crossover potential. It's a place-name (a city in Chile), a surname, and the name of the patron saint of Spain.
  4. Sol

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      Although pinochle-playing partner Sam came out of retirement, we don't see it happening to Sol. Near soundalike Saul has more of a shot.

  5. Sierra

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "saw"

    • Description:

      Sierra is a name borrowed from the western mountain range, with Latin rhythm and cowboy charm, that has led to many offshoots: Cierra, Cyara, and so on. It is now probably past its peak but retains its pretty-yet-strong sound. The meaning refers to the sharp, irregular peaks of some of the Western mountains such as the Sierra Nevada.
  6. Serafina

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Seraphina

    • Meaning:

      "ardent"

    • Description:

      Serafina is a name so lovely it's worthy of an angel. But the more stylish spelling today is Seraphina.
  7. Sergio

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Sergius, Roman family name

    • Meaning:

      "servant"

    • Description:

      Widely heard in both Italian and Spanish households, Sergio and his many international brothers are rooted in Sergius, one of the original Roman family names. The meaning is unknown, but possibly is related to servant or protector.
  8. Socorro

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "succour, help, relief"

    • Description:

      Socorro is a Spanish and Portuguese word name taken from a title of the Virgin Mary, "Mary of Perpetual Succour." Its religious meaning makes it somewhat old-fashioned and not among the Spanish names for girls widely used in the US.
  9. Silvia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from the woods"

    • Description:

      This original form of the name -- the more familiar Sylvia spelling came later -- seems more modern now.
  10. Soledad

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "solitude"

    • Description:

      This strong Spanish name that refers to the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Solitude) has been made accessible by broadcaster Soledad O'Brien -- who shows how well it combines with an Anglo surname. Her birth name was Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien.
  11. Sabino

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wise"

    • Description:

      This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
  12. Savanna

    • Origin:

      Variation of Savannah

    • Description:

      Savanna has lost ground in recent years. It remains eclipsed by its more traditionally spelled cousin Savannah.
  13. Santi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Santiago, Santino, or Santana, Spanish or Portuguese, Thai

    • Meaning:

      "saint; peace"

    • Description:

      Santi is a cute short form of these names popular in Central and South America, but it can also be considered a Thai name, meaning "peace".
  14. Salvador

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin Salvator

    • Meaning:

      "savior"

    • Description:

      A common epithet of Christ, frequently heard in the Hispanic community, Salvador could also be a great choice for artistic parents, given the continuing popularity of Dada and Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. (If Monet and Raphael get a look in, why not Salvador?)
  15. Sefarina

    • Origin:

      Spanish, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "west wind"

    • Description:

      Sefarina is dramatic and feminine, but Serafina is far more commonly used. Think of Sefarina as deriving from Zephyr, which can be used as a male name; the female version is Zephyrine or Zephyrina, or the Portuguese Zeferina.
  16. Sevilla

    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name

    • Description:

      This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
  17. Sencio

    • Description:

      Sencio is an uncommon masculine name with possible Latin or Spanish origins. It may derive from the Latin "sentire" (to feel or perceive), suggesting sensitivity or perception. Alternatively, it could be related to Saint Sencius or represent a variant of the Spanish name Sencillo, meaning "simple" or "sincere." The name has remained extremely rare throughout recorded naming history, with very limited documented usage. Sencio has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and distinctive ending, giving it an appealing sound that balances masculinity with a certain softness. The name's obscurity makes it appealing for parents seeking truly unique options with a Mediterranean or Latin flair, while its possible connections to sincerity or sensitivity suggest positive character traits for its bearer.

  18. Sierra

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "saw-toothed"

    • Description:

      Sierra is a name borrowed from the western mountain range, with Latin rhythm and cowboy charm. It is now probably past its peak for girls, but remains a striking nature-inspired choice for boys, with a strong, surprising and energetic sound. The meaning refers to the sharp, irregular peaks of some of the Western mountains such as the Sierra Nevada.
  19. Silvano

    • Origin:

      Italian form of Silvanus

    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"

    • Description:

      Silvanus was the Roman god of the forests and is also an alternate name in the New Testament for Silas. Relatives include Silvio, Silvius, and Sylvia.
  20. Sancho

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Santos

    • Description:

      Name of nine provincial Spanish kings, but more likely to conjure up Sancho Panza, the hapless squire of Don Quixote.

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