916 English Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sophia	Girl	She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
Sofia	Girl	Wisdom
Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Scarlett	Girl	The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
Samuel	Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Sophie	Girl	She who is wise
Sadie	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Silas	Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
Sarah	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Samantha	Girl	Name of God; Flower

Selena	Girl	Moon, Sky; Heaven
Simon	Boy	Hearing; Listening; Flat-nosed
Stephen	Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame; Honor; Reward
Sean	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Samara	Girl	Guardian; Protected by God; Companion in night conversation
Selah	Girl	Musical pause; Praise
Serena	Girl	Serene; Tranquil; Clear; Mermaid
Sabrina	Girl	Patient; Persevering; From the river Severn
Scarlet	Girl	Red color; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
Stephanie	Girl	Crown; Reward

Sylvia	Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Seth	Boy	Appointed; Placed
Sonny	Boy	Young boy; Son; Glorious
Saige	Girl	A wise person; A type of spice
Shepherd	Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Sylas	Boy	Of the forest; Prayed for; God of the forest or the countryside
Soren	Boy	Stern; Severe
Shiloh	Boy	Tranquil; Abundance; His gift
Samson	Boy	Sun
Scott	Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker

Siena	Girl	A place in Italy; Orange-red
Sam	Boy	Name of God; God has heard; Sun
Salem	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Complete; Peaceful
Sariyah	Girl	Yahweh is ruler
Stanley	Boy	Stony woodland or clearing
Scout	Girl	To listen; One who gathers information covertly
Shepard	Boy	Herder of sheep; Shepherd
Sandra	Girl	Defender of the people; Protector of humanity
Stone	Boy	Rock; Stone
Shimon	Boy	Hearing; Listening

Seraphina	Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings
Sapphire	Girl	Blue; Precious gem
Seamus	Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect
Sally	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Sonia	Girl	Wisdom
Shia	Boy	Gift of God; Followers; Sect; Moon; Happiness
Selina	Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Sevyn	Unisex	The number seven
Smith	Boy	Blacksmith; To smite; To hit
Skylynn	Unisex	Cloud; Sky

Salome	Girl	Peace
Sammy	Boy	God has heard; Name of God; Flower
Steele	Boy	A man of steel; One who works with steel
Sahara	Girl	Deserts
Symphony	Unisex	Concordant in sound
Stryker	Unisex	Stretcher; A string player
Sherlyn	Girl	Famous lake; Beloved
Star	Girl	Star
Sybil	Girl	Prophetess; Oracle
Serene	Girl	Calm; Tranquil; Joyous; Bright; Clear; Fair; Quiet; Beauty; Peaceful.'

Saphira	Girl	A blue gemstone; Sapphire
Sarina	Girl	Princess; One who laughs; Serene
Shirley	Girl	Bright meadow
Sedona	Girl	City of Sedona in Arizona
Stiles	Boy	Steep; Uphill path; To climb
Sianna	Girl	God is gracious
Sade	Girl	Rain; Rule with nobility; Honor confers a crown
Selvin	Boy	Battle opportunity; Of the woods
Stori	Unisex	Tale; Narrative; History
Sheyla	Girl	Blind

Sabastian	Boy	Revered; Venerable
Sylvan	Boy	Of the forest or woods
Steel	Boy	Steel
Salomon	Boy	Peace
Shira	Girl	Singing
Stockton	Boy	One who comes from the town of tree trunks
Salim	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Peaceful
Scotlyn	Unisex	Scottish heritage; Land of the Scots; Gaelic speakers
Saraya	Girl	Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades
Savanah	Girl	Grassy plain

Selma	Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Skylyn	Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Sampson	Boy	Sun
Sagan	Boy	Wise; Victorious; Kettle
Scotty	Boy	A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic
Sylus	Boy	Of the forest
Snow	Unisex	Snow; Fair-skinned
Sabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Stephany	Girl	Crown; Wreath
Suzanne	Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose

Silver	Girl	A precious metal; Silver; Of the woods
Sonora	Girl	Resounding; Sonorous
Sommer	Girl	Summer
Suzanna	Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Symone	Girl	She who is listening
Stewart	Boy	Caretaker; Houseguard
Spring	Girl	To leap; To jump; To burst forth
Sherman	Boy	Sheep shearer; Tailor
Sapphira	Girl	Sapphire; Lapis lazuli
Stryder	Unisex	Someone with a combative demeanor

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