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Sacha
French variation of Sasha, Russian diminutive of Alexander, Greek
"defending warrior"
Sasha in all its forms -- which include Sacha and Sascha -- is rising in popularity for both boys and girls, especially with the Sasha spelling attached to one of the First Daughters. Sacha with this…
Sachli
Turkish
"long-haired"
Sachli, pronounced "sahch-lee", is a Turkish girl name that feels extra cool today with both the trendy "lee" sound, and the "-i" ending that has been red-hot for girl names recently. Sachli…
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…
Safari
African word name from Swahili
"journey"
In Africa, Safari is often used a name for a baby born during a journey. Americans and more likely to think of riding in Jeeps, taking photos of giraffes, lions, and the like. Nevertheless, Safari is…
Saffira
Variation of Sapphire
Saffira is the softer, Latin variation of the English name Sapphire. In sound it is reminiscent of Zephyra.
Saffron
Spice name
"orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"
Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel. English…
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…
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…
Sahara
Arabic
"deserts"
A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use, Sahara brings to mind deserts and heat. Derived from Arabic, it is the name of the world's largest hot desert, located across the North…
Sahasra
Sanskrit
"one thousand"
Sahasra is a rising Sanskrit name with a powerful sound and plenty of significance within Hindu tradition. Rarely used in the US before 2005, it has been given to at least 50 girls each year since…
Sahra
Sahra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'desert' or 'wilderness,' evoking images of vast, beautiful landscapes. In Somali culture, it's a popular variation of…
Saidie
Saidie is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Sadie, which originated as a diminutive form of Sarah. Sarah comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman.' This…
Saison
French
"season"
A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.
Sakura
Japanese
"cherry blossom"
Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected…
Sam
Diminutive of Samantha
"told by God"
Sam as a name standing on its own was given to only 18 girls in 2021, versus over 400 boys. But as a short form it's appealing and down-to-earth for both sexes, and heard far more often: There were…
Samanthée
Samanthée is a feminine name that appears to be a French-influenced elaboration of Samantha. While Samantha originated as a feminine form of Samuel (Hebrew for 'God has heard'), Samanthée adds a…
Samhain
Irish
"end of harvest season"
Samhain is a traditional Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter (usually halfway between the equinox and solstice). Today it often coincides with the…
Sami
Hebrew, diminutive of Samantha, or Arabic
"praised"
Sami is cute if overused in its more familiar Sammy form.
Sammi
Sammi is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive of Samantha, though it sometimes stands as an independent name. With friendly, approachable qualities, Sammi gained popularity during the late…
Sammie
Sammie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname for Samantha or Samuel, though it now often stands as an independent given name. With Hebrew roots meaning 'name of God' or…