45 African Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Sanaa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Brilliance; Radiance; Splendour; Work of art; Shining light
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Sade
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rain; Rule with nobility; Honor confers a crown
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Siana
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Sulayman
Baby Boy Sign Boy A prophet's name; Solomon
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Sekou
Baby Boy Sign Boy Leader of a tribe; An elderly man; Islamic scholar
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Shaquan
Baby Boy Sign Boy He always tells the truth in life
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Shaka
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Brave warrior; Leader; Power; Pretty
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Sarabi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mirage; Illusion
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Selassie
Baby Boy Sign Boy Trinity; Power of the Trinity
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Saheed
Baby Boy Sign Boy Witness; Martyr
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Sa
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Blossom; Still
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Shomari
Baby Boy Sign Boy One with a forceful personality
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Sena
Baby Boy Sign Boy Army; Gift of fate; Ewe; Holiness; Sacredness; Celestial bodies; Praise; Glory
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Saran
Baby Boy Sign Boy Joy; Moon; Refuge; Sanctuary; Supporting
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Sekani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Laugh
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Sekai
Baby Girl Sign Girl Laugh; Humorous person; World; Universe
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Saidah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Happy; Lucky
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Sanura
Baby Girl Sign Girl A kitten
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Shola
Baby Girl Sign Girl Make wealth
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Salihah
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who is just and pious
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Sharday
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Honor confers a crown; Rain
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Sadaka
Baby Girl Sign Girl A spiritual offering
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Safara
Baby Girl Sign Girl An African name; Fire
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Safari
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A journey; An expedition
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Saidi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex The auspicious one
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Salama
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Safety and security
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Sanga
Baby Boy Sign Boy He came from the valley
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Sarda
Baby Girl Sign Girl American invented name
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Selas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Trinity
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Senwe
Baby Boy Sign Boy Dry like grain
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Shakini
Baby Girl Sign Girl The most beautiful one
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Shange
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex An African clan
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Siman
Baby Boy Sign Boy Hearing; Two souls
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Sindhile
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is a survivor
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Sisi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Blind; My God is an oath; Born on a Sunday
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Sitembileq
Baby Girl Sign Girl To have trust
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Siyanda
Baby Girl Sign Girl We are growing together
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Sondo
Baby Boy Sign Boy A person born on a Sunday
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Serwa
Baby Girl Sign Girl A noblewoman
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Sarki
Baby Boy Sign Boy Chief
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Seghen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ostrich
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Sokoro
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lucky one
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Siaka
Baby Boy Sign Boy Noble, warrior, leader
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Sy'rai
Baby Girl Sign Girl God's promise; God is my oath
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Sesi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Angel; Messenger

Infographic: Exquisite African Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

African Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S blend diverse traditions with rich history and cultural influences. Whether you seek a classic name or one infused with contemporary flair, our infographic below has several options that fit most preferences. Explore them to find a perfect name for your precious child. If you find our infographic useful, share it with your fellow parents to introduce them to the world of African Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S. 


 African Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S(infographic)

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