What should I consider when choosing a Biblical name for my baby?

When choosing a biblical name, it is important to remember that not all of them are associated with positive stories and connotations. Therefore, one must look for names with positive connotations of divinity, strength, piety, truth, and life.

What are some lesser-known biblical names?

Biblical names like Immanuel, meaning ‘God is with us,’ Claudia, meaning ‘lame,’ and Barnabas, meaning ‘son of the prophet,’ are rare and lesser known.

Are there any biblical names that are popular in contemporary times?

Biblical names like Noah, Abigail, and Jacob have been among the most popular names in the US for over a decade (1). Noah meaning ‘motion’ is associated with the heir and daughter of Zelophehad, while Abigail meaning ‘my father is joy’ is associated with the third wife of King David. Similarly, Jacob meaning ‘holder of heel’ is associated with the father of the twelve tribal founders of Israel.

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50 Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Silas	Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
Sarah	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Sara	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Simon	Boy	Hearing; Listening; Flat-nosed
Shiloh	Boy	Tranquil; Abundance; His gift
Samson	Boy	Sun
Sariah	Girl	Princess; Yahweh is ruler
Shlomo	Boy	One who is peaceful; Friend of God
Shmuel	Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Shimon	Boy	Hearing; Listening

Simeon	Boy	Obedient; Listening; Hearing
Salome	Girl	Peace
Susanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Shoshana	Girl	Lily; Lotus
Susannah	Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Sapphira	Girl	Sapphire; Lapis lazuli
Salah	Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Saria	Girl	A princess; Noblewoman; Lady
Sari	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Essence
Silvanus	Boy	Of the woods; Of the forest

Sarae	Girl	My princess
Seba	Unisex	Heavy drinking; From Sebaste
Silpa	Girl	Art; Craft; Skill; Frailty; Delicateness
Sarabeth	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman; My God is an oath
Shammah	Boy	Is there; Appalling desolation
Shakai	Unisex	God; One of the names of Jesus
Suriel	Boy	My rock is God
Shiphrah	Girl	Beautiful
Sirach	Boy	Name of the Book of the Bible in the Old Testament
Sinay	Unisex	Holy mountain

Sheza	Girl	Luminosity; Spendor; Virtue
Shemariah	Unisex	Guided by God; God has kept
Shemaiah	Boy	Heard by Yahweh
Sulekha	Girl	Forming auspicious lines; Calligraphy; Brilliant; Bright; Fair
Shaliah	Unisex	Messenger; God's representative
Sarabella	Girl	A beautiful princess; Noblewoman; Beautiful
Sinaya	Boy	Moon; Volano
Sharai	Unisex	My Prince; My song
Saloomeh	Girl	She who rewards
Seemannus	Boy	The God has heard

Sheeth	Boy	Prophet Adam's third son; Allah's gift
Shiloah	Boy	Tranquil
Sosthenes	Boy	Safe in strength
Susie	Unisex	Lily
Shamoun	Boy	He has heard
Sharukin	Boy	True king
Shooshan	Girl	Lily
Sorishu	Boy	Hope of Jesus
Syman	Boy	A form of Simon; Listen
Siloam	Unisex	Sending out; Gushing forth

Infographic: Popular Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S, perfect for your little one.

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

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