Greek Names that Start With S
- Sosthenes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"safe strength"Description:
The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.
- Selia
- Semon
- Sibley
Origin:
Variation of Sybil, GreekMeaning:
"seer, oracle"Description:
Meet my sibling, Sibley. Joking aside, Sibley sounds more possible than ever thanks to its trendy -ley ending and the new stylishness of big sister name Sybil.
- Sandros
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of AlexandrosDescription:
Often given as an independent name in Greece.
- Socrates
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful"Description:
Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier to handle for those wanting a philosopher-inspired choice.
- Stefania
- Stephanos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"garland, crown"Description:
The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.
- Stamos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"stop"Description:
Has a dark, brooding image, thanks in large part to actor John Stamos.
- Stamatios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"stop"Description:
A saint's name, which comes from a Greek root meaning 'Stop!" because it was originally bestowed on a son whose older siblings had not survived, and was given in the sense of "Stop dying."
- Symeon
- Samouel
- Sophoon
- Stavra
Origin:
Feminine variation of Stavros, GreekMeaning:
"cross"Description:
Stavra is the female version of the classic Greek name Stavros, sometimes erroneously anglified as Stephanie (which means crown) or Stella (star).