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Finnish Names that Start With S

Updated October 2026

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There are 19 Finnish names that start with the letter S for boys and girls, including Sade, Saara, Suvi, Sohvi, Samuli, Severi, Saija, Samsa, Salme, Sumu, Sumu, Sointu, Siru, Serafia, Satu, Selka, Santra, Silja, and Salli.

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Sade
Finnish, Nigerian and Yoruba, diminutive of Folashade
"rain; honor bestows a crown"
The one-named singer clarified the confusing pronunciation on this one (in her case, it's shah-DAY), but a number of parents have looked for more phonetic spellings. The Finnish version means "rain."
Saara
Saara is a feminine name representing the Finnish and Estonian form of Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." This variation maintains the meaning of the original while…
Suvi
Finnish
"summer"
Light, zippy, and sunny, Suvi has a sparky yet sweet feel. Notably borne by Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen, it is taken from the Finnish word for Summer, making it and interesting alternative to…
Sohvi
Finnish variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
Samuli
Samuli is a masculine Finnish name that serves as a variation of Samuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Popular in Finland and other Nordic countries, Samuli…
Severi
Finnish variation of Severin, French
"stern, serious"
Makes Severin and Severus a little less, well, severe.
Saija
Finnish diminutive of Sarah
"princess"
This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.
Samsa
Finnish, variation of Sampson
"sun"
Also spelled Sampsa, in the traditional Finnish epic poem Kalevala , Sampsa is a mythical person who sows all the forests of the land. It is also considered a variation of Biblical Sampson, taken…
Salme
Estonian, Finnish, Prussian, Arabic
"poem, verse; peace; safe"
Gentle and warm, Salme is a multicultural name with several different roots. As a Prussian, Estonian, and Finnish name, it is used as a contracted form of the Biblical Salome, lending it the lovely…
Sumu
Finnish
"fog, mist, haze"
A soft and playful Finnish word name, Sumu is a nature-inspired option that is used quietly but evenly on girls and boys in Finland. Meaning "fog" or "mist", it feels both mystical and earthy, and…
Sumu
Finnish
"fog, mist, haze"
A unisex Finnish word name with a mystical edge, Sumu means "fog" or "mist". It is used quietly but fairly evenly on both girls and boys.
Sointu
Finnish
"chord"
A musical Finnish word name, Sointu refers to a line of three or more notes sounded together. A recognizable choice in Finland, it may be compared to using Melody, Cadence, Harmony, or Lyric in an…
Siru
Finnish word name, or Finnish form of Sigrid, Norse
"fragment; fair victory"
A playful Finnish name, Siru doubles up as both a wordy choice and a variation of the Scandinavian Sigrid. Pronounced as SIH-roo (Sih like the sound in sit, roo like the short sound in t oo k), it is…
Serafia
Swedish and Finnish variation of Serapia, Greek, Egyptian
"mighty, eye"
Also spelled as Serafiia, this name is a variation of Serapia, itself derived from Serapis, a Greco-Egyptian god, formed by fusing the sacred bull Apis with the god of the dead, Osiris. It is notably…
Satu
Finnish
"fairy tale, fable"
A Finnish word name with the whimsical meaning of "fairy tale, fable, story", Satu has been used in Finland since the beginning of the 20th-century, though its peak was in the 60s and 70s, when more…
Selka
Variation of Selkie, Selda, Zelda, Zelig, or Silke, Scottish, Polish, German, Yiddish
"seal folk; gray fighting maid; blessed, happy; heavenly"
Selka is an uncommon feminine name with a whole variety of possible origins. Its crisp, modern sound and rare-yet-familiar feel, make it an alluring choice. On one hand, it may refer to the Scottish…
Santra
Finnish and Greek form of Sandra, or Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, and Sanskrit
"defending men; orange"
Also used as a surname, Santra is both a Finnish and Greek form of Sandra, and a Hindi and Marathi name, meaning "orange", making it a multicultural choice that travels well. In the first instance,…
Silja
Silja is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Finnish origins, representing a variation of Cecilia or a nickname for Sylvia in these cultures. The name carries a crisp, clean sound characteristic of…
Salli
Salli is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Sally, which originated as a diminutive of Sarah, meaning 'princess' in Hebrew. This distinctive spelling offers a fresh take on the classic,…

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