694 Arabic Islam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samara	Girl	Guardian; Protected by God; Companion in night conversation
Sabrina	Girl	Patient; Persevering; From the river Severn
Samir	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Salem	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Complete; Peaceful
Salma	Girl	Safe; Peaceful
Samira	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Soraya	Girl	Rich; Princess; The Pleiades; Star cluster
Shia	Boy	Gift of God; Followers; Sect; Moon; Happiness
Saniyah	Girl	Second child; Splendid; Brilliant
Samiyah	Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted

Safiya	Girl	Pure; Friend
Sanai	Girl	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendour
Sultan	Boy	He is a King; A Sultan; He rules others
Sahara	Girl	Deserts
Saira	Girl	A traveller
Shaan	Boy	Dignity; Dignified; Pride; Honor; Rank; Purpose
Safa	Girl	Serenity; Clarity
Samaya	Unisex	Peace; Tranquility; Appointed; Proper time; High Above
Said	Boy	Happy; Lucky
Sama	Girl	Sky

Samaira	Girl	A companion in the conversations led at night
Sanaa	Girl	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendour; Work of art; Shining light
Saif	Boy	Sword; The protector of something
Saniya	Girl	Brilliant; Splendid; Second Child
Salman	Boy	To be safe
Sulaiman	Boy	Peace
Shayan	Boy	Worthy; Deserving; Beautiful; People of different language
Sameer	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Samia	Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted
Sanad	Boy	Support; Sturdy; Wall

Saleh	Boy	Virtuous
Samiya	Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Sahil	Boy	A shore; A coastline
Sidra	Girl	Goddess of the stars; Lotus tree; Order
Safwan	Boy	Stone; Rock; Pure
Selim	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; To be safel; Righteous; True; Perfect; Unblemished; In good health
Saraya	Girl	Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades
Saad	Boy	Fortune; Good luck; Happiness
Samirah	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Selma	Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace

Saleem	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact
Saeed	Boy	Happy; Lucky; Fortunate; Felicity
Senna	Girl	Brightness; Senna plant
Sumaya	Girl	She who is high above
Safia	Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom
Sima	Girl	Limit; Boundary, Frontier; Iinfinite; Treasure; Treasure; Precious; collection of valuable objects; Flat-nosed
Samiah	Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Sabir	Boy	Patient; Enduring person
Sahar	Girl	Dawn; Crescent moon
Sahir	Boy	Wakeful

Safiyah	Girl	Pure
Sahib	Boy	A companion; Owner
Shayaan	Boy	Worthy; Successful; Intelligent
Siraj	Boy	Lamp; Light; Lantern
Subhan	Boy	Exalted; Praise; Glory
Samora	Girl	Battle; War; Accompanied by God; Under God's rule
Syeda	Girl	Lady; Mistress; Leader; Fortunate one
Sajid	Boy	One who bows down to God
Sakina	Girl	Calmness; Peace
Samya	Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme

Siham	Girl	Arrows; Darts
Samari	Unisex	Under God's rule; Companion in night conversation; Battle
Shahd	Unisex	Pure honey
Salah	Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Suraya	Girl	Star cluster; The Pleiades
Samyra	Girl	Companion in evening conversations; Wind or air
Soha	Girl	Forgotten; Overlooked; Young star; Hidden star of a constellation
Sumayyah	Girl	High up
Samar	Girl	Evening conversations; Fruit; Profit; Battle; War
Sedra	Girl	Order; Sequence; Lote tree

Shakir	Boy	Thankful; Grateful
Salwa	Girl	Comfort; Solace
Shaya	Girl	Gift; Yahweh is salvation; Worthy
Sekou	Boy	Leader of a tribe; An elderly man; Islamic scholar
Selin	Unisex	Flood; Torrent; Abundant flowing water
Sadia	Girl	Fortunate; Lucky; Intelligent
Sharif	Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Soliha	Girl	Virtuous
Sohan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Good-looking; Beautiful; Handsome; Charming; Forgotten; Lost; Neglected
Saja	Girl	A calm and tranquil person; Lion

Sanya	Girl	Brilliant; Splendid; Defender of men
Semira	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Highest heaven;
Salih	Boy	Virtuous
Sufyan	Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Slim; Thin
Sahmir	Boy	An evening companion; Air
Seerat	Girl	One with inner beauty; Fame; Path; Way; Conduct; Wisdom
Syair	Unisex	Poetry; Verse
Sadiq	Boy	True; Sincere; Loyal
Sayed	Boy	Leader; Lord; Master
Sevin	Boy	Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;

Sudais	Boy	Six; One in six; To be fair
Saida	Girl	The fortunate one; Happy
Saraiya	Girl	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Shuaib	Boy	Midianite prophet in Quran; Abundance
Sinan	Boy	Spearhead; Arrowhead
Suhaib	Boy	A boy with red hair and complexion
Sania	Girl	Brilliant; Splendid; Defending men
Sereen	Girl	Calme, Serene, Peaceful
Shakeem	Girl	Wise; Intelligent
Safina	Unisex	A vessel; Ark; A collection of essays and poems

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