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Swedish Names that Start With S

Updated October 2026

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There are 13 Swedish names that start with the letter S for boys and girls, including Stellan, Sofie, Sonja, Saga, Susann, Stig, Svens, Stjärna, Serafia, Sassa, Sybilla, Simson, and Sten.

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Stellan
Swedish, meaning unknown, possibly "calm"
"calm"
Stellan is a strong, attractive, Scandinavian possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard, and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany. Its trendy 'an' ending and…
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…
Sonja
Russian, Slavic, and Scandinavian form of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Popular throughout Northern and Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Sweden, Norway, Russia, and Germany, Sonja has a rich cultural heritage. The name gained international recognition…
Saga
Swedish word name
"story; seeress"
Apt name for a little drama queen with a long future ahead of her. Saga is a Top 30 girls' name in Sweden. Saga was the Norse goddess of poetry, storytelling, and history. She was a prophetess — able…
Susann
Susann is a feminine name that represents a variation of Susan, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This particular spelling with the double 'n' ending gives the…
Stig
Swedish
"wanderer"
Like Stian, a more manageable short form of the unwieldy Srigandr, but with a less euphonic sound. Stig Larsson is a successful Swedish novelist, not to be confused with the even more successful late…
Svens
Svens is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant or possessive form of Sven, a traditional Scandinavian name with Norse origins meaning 'young man' or 'young warrior.' While Sven is…
Stjärna
Swedish
"star"
Ultimately derived from the Old Norse word for star, Stjärna is the Swedish form. Pronounced as SHA-na or KHA-na (kh like the sound in loch) depending on where you are in Sweden, it is a rare word…
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…
Sassa
Sassa is a short, feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Swedish, it functions as a diminutive of Sara or Saskia, conveying playfulness and affection. The name may also have Italian or…
Sybilla
Greek
"seer, oracle"
Sybilla and its near-identical twin Sibylla are dainty and demure names with a powerful namesake that also happen to be extremely rare -- no baby girls were given either name in the US last year.
Simson
Simson is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Simpson, which originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Simon.' Simon itself comes from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he…
Sten
Swedish
"a stone"
Once a short form of names containing this syllable, it is now used on its own, though we'd prefer Sven.

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