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Swahili Names that Start With S

Updated October 2024

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There are 9 Swahili names that start with the letter S for boys and girls, including Sultan, Sanaa, Simba, Siri, Sadik, Subira, Shafira, Shany, and Sadaka.

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Sultan
Swahili
"ruler"
Passé pasha image.
Sanaa
Swahili; Arabic
"work of art; shining light"
Simple-yet-unusual name with a creative meaning. Actress Sanaa Lathan promoted it, and it was on the U.S. popularity list from 2003 to 2011. Shaquille O'Neal used it as the middle name of his…
Simba
Swahili or Shona
"lion; strength"
Traditional African name made cartoonish by the Disney character in The Lion King. In Shona it means "strength".
Siri
Norse, diminutive of Sigrid
"fair victory"
Siri is a charming and lively Scandinavian name that is no longer on the table given the ubiquity of Apple's digital Siri. Too bad, because Siri -- along with variations Syrie and Cyrie -- is unique,…
Sadik
Swahili
"friend"
Frequently found in all three forms: Sadik, Sadiki, and Sadiq.
Subira
African, Swahili
"patience"
One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.
Shafira
Swahili
"distinguished"
Elegant African choice.
Shany
Swahili
"marvelous, wonderful"
Peppy cheerleader with African roots.
Sadaka
Swahili
"religious offering"
This traditional Swahili folktale name could mark you as a Neil Sedaka fan.