Welsh Names that Start With S
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Sioned
Sioned is a feminine Welsh name, the Welsh form of Janet, which ultimately derives from Jane/Joan (meaning 'God is gracious'). Pronounced roughly as 'SHON-ed' with a soft 'sh' sound, it has been used…
Sion
Sion, as a feminine name, is uncommon but carries rich historical significance. While more frequently used as a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'elevated' or 'highest point,' its feminine…
Seren
Welsh, Turkish
"star or sail mast"
Seren is a top girls' name in Wales – and a lovely choice almost unknown elsewhere. Seren, in the Sirona form, was an ancient goddess of the hot springs. Seren only recently fell out of the girls'…
Sian
Welsh variation of Jane
"God is gracious"
Simple and pretty and user-friendly, the Welsh Sian was used by U2's Dave "the Edge" Evans for his daughter. In Welsh, it is also spelled Siân.
Siarl
Welsh, from German
"free man"
The Welsh form of Charles.
Sieffre
Welsh from French
"pledge of peace"
The Welsh form of Geoffrey.
Sawyl
Welsh, from Hebrew
"told by God"
The Welsh form of Samuel.
Seren
Polish
"serene"
Seren, meaning "star", is one of the top girls' names in Wales, but as a boys' name it has a different derivation. It's a rare Polish form of the Latin Serenus, mostly used to refer to the Saint and…
Siâm
Welsh variation of James
We don't think a boy would want to be called a sham.
Siôn
Welsh variation of John
A more authentic -- and difficult -- version of Sean.
Siôr
Welsh variation of George
A nice beachy name, but one that would require constant explanation.
Sulien
Welsh
"sun born"
Said to be the name of the most learned man in ancient Wales, in this country it would be open to mispronunciation, making it rhyme with Julien.
Sion
Welsh variation of John
"God is gracious"
This Welsh form of John is pronounced Shaun. But most Americans certainly wouldn't know that. Siôn Corn (showing the extra-authentic spelling) is the Welsh name for Santa Claus.