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Persian Names that Start With S

Updated October 2026

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There are 17 Persian names that start with the letter S for boys and girls, including Soraya, Sofie, Syrus, Suri, Sahar, Sophi, Sophy, Sonnaz, Sanaz, Sadira, Sepideh, Saraqa, Sinbad, Shiraz, Shiraz, Solmaz, and Sousan.

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Soraya
Persian
"Pleiades constellation"
Soraya is a Persian name made famous in the Western world by the one-time empress of Iran, who settled in Europe, primarily in France. Soraya is derived from Thurayya, the Arabic name of the…
Sofie
German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech variation of Sophie or Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
A streamlined spelling of Sophie, popular in several European nations, including Norway, Czechia, Denmark, and The Netherlands. While English speakers may say this as SO-fee, it may also be said as…
Syrus
Greek, English, Persian
"a Syrian; sun"
Syrus can be a spelling variation of the Greek Syros, a myhtological figure and the founder of Assyria. Pronounced SEER-us, it was borne by two early saints and means "a Syrian" or "from Syria". The…
Suri
Yiddish, Hebrew, Persian, Sanskrit
Suri, a once obscure name, hit the headlines when it was chosen by Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise for their daughter in 2006. A truly multi-cultural choice, Suri is a unique name with a variety of…
Sahar
Arabic, Persian, Hebrew
"dawn, morning, awakening; crescent"
A soft, strong name, commonly heard in the Middle East, Sahar is an Arabic and Persian name, associated with dawn and beginnings, and a Hebrew name, meaning "crescent", in turn linking it to the…
Sophi
Sophi is a feminine name functioning as a modern, streamlined variation of Sophia, which derives from Greek roots meaning 'wisdom.' This shortened form maintains the elegant essence of the original…
Sophy
Sophy is a charming feminine name with deep historical roots, functioning as a diminutive of Sophia, which means "wisdom" in Greek. This shorter variant has appeared throughout European history,…
Sonnaz
Persian, Turkish, "like sweetness; unique"
"like sweetness; unique"
Likely an alternative transliteration of the Turkish and Persian name Sanaz, Sonnaz is notably borne by Sonnaz Nooranvary, an upholsterer who stars on the TV show, The Repair Shop . The name could…
Sanaz
Persian, Turkish
"like sweetness; unique"
Predominantly used in Iran, Sanaz is a name that celebrates individuality, sweetness, and charm. Notably borne by artist and photographer Sanaz Mazinani, content creator Sanaz Syed Sadri, and tennis…
Sadira
Persian
"lote tree, sidr tree"
Also appearing as Sidra, this botanical name has roots in Persian, and holds multiple levels of spiritual significance. It refers to the Ziziphus spina-christi , a spikey, evergreen plant, also known…
Sepideh
Persian
"dawn, first light"
A warm, bright name associated with new beginnings and early mornings, Sepideh is a Persian name, used predominantly in Iran. A notable bearer is actress Sepideh Moafi, while Sepide is another form.
Saraqa
Persian
Sinbad
Persian literary name
When comedian David Atkins adopted this Arabian Nights-type name, it became almost feasible, but could lead to tough times in the schoolyard.
Shiraz
Place name, Persian, Hebrew
"lion; secret song"
A multicultural and unisex choice, Shiraz is connected to a city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes. While the exact meaning of the place name is unknown, one theory is that it comes…
Shiraz
Place name, Persian
"lion"
The name of a populous city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes, Shiraz is most notably used in Pakistan, Sudan, and Sri Lanka. While the exact meaning of the name is unknown, one…
Solmaz
Turkish, Azerbaijani, Persian
"unfading, unwilting"
Succinct but impactful, Solmaz was a Top 100 choice in Azerbaijan back in the 2010s and it's easy to see why. Derived from the Turkish root sol , blending with a negative suffix, it has the resiliant…
Sousan
Persian
"lily"
Ultimately borrowed from the Hebrew Susannah, and occasionally spelled as Soosan too, Sousan is a Persian name with the pretty, floral meaning of "lily". Notable bearers include Olympian taekwondo…

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