International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Sabato
Judeo-Italian
"the Sabbath day; Saturday"
Sabra
Hebrew
"prickly pear"
Term for a native-born Israeli, first brought to notice in Edna Ferber's 1929 novel Cimarron. Prickly pear has been interpreted to mean tough on the outside, soft and sweet within.
Sabrah
Sabrah is a feminine name with rich biblical and Hebrew origins. It derives from the Hebrew word meaning "prickly pear cactus" and has been used to describe someone born in Israel (Sabra). The name…
Sadoq
Judeo-Italian variation of Zadok, Hebrew
"righteous"
Sander
Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Sander is a more conventional form of Zander or Xander, heard frequently on its own in Europe. It is now a Top 20 name in Norway, and is also popular in Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Sapir
Hebrew
"sapphire"
An addition to the collection of gemstone names — a category that's currently rising in popularity.
Sarella
Judeo-Italian
"little princess"
A virtually unheard of girl name with a lot of potential — giving classic Sara an elegant and extra-princessy spin.
Sari
Arabic
"noble"
Sari is a cute spin on Sarah, though some may hear it as "sorry," and it is also an item of clothing worn in India. These days many people will also confuse Sari with Suri, the lovely and unsual name…
Sasson
Judeo-Italian
"joy, happiness"
Schmuel
Schmuel is the Yiddish variant of the Hebrew name Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל/Shmuel). It carries the same meaning as its Hebrew counterpart: 'name of God' or 'God has heard.' This name has deep significance…
Sender
Yiddish
"defender of men"
Also an English surname, Sender derives from Alexander and has an attractive modern sound. Though given to only a handful of baby boys per year, it nevertheless is in step with the brotherhood of…
Shabtai
Hebrew
"Shabbat"
A Jewish name traditionally given to boys born on a Shabbat, Shabtai boasts a fun -i ending and the cool nickname Tai.
Shachar
Hebrew
"dawn"
Shachar
Hebrew
"dawn"
Shahar
Hebrew
"dawn"
Subtle choice for a baby born in the early morning.
Shai
Hebrew
"gift"
Shai is a name newly-used in the US for both boys and, slightly less often, girls. Though the correct pronunciation is "shy", many will say shay, which might be all right with you.
Shai
Hebrew
"gift"
Shai, pronounced like shy, might morph to rhyme with may among native English speakers. This simple and attractive name is sometimes confused with or anglicized as Shay or even the Irish Shea.
Shaili
Hebrew
"my gift"
Derived from the Hebrew words shai , meaning "gift," and li , "mine." The Shaily variation is more common in Israel and the US.
Shaily
Variation of Shaili, Hebrew
"my gift"
Shaina
Hebrew
"beautiful"
Despite its Irish sound, this commonly used word name has usually been confined to Jewish families.