17 African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sebastion	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Shamya	Unisex	Heard by Yahweh
Simaya	Unisex	Illusion; Magic
Sonji	Girl	A woman of great wisdom and knowledge; God is gracious
Shaniece	Girl	God is gracious
Shaneil	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud;
Sparkle	Unisex	Shining brightly; Glittering
Shiniqua	Girl	Invented name
Serita	Girl	Princess; Lady; Noblewoman
Syreeta	Girl	Beloved victory; Beautiful victory

Shaneka	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Savion	Unisex	The new house; Groundsel; Senecio; A type of plant in the daisy family
Savon	Unisex	Soap maker
Sire	Girl	Beautiful victory; Senior
Stephon	Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Swintayla	Girl	A sweet one
Sharkeisha	Unisex	Cinnamon

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