What are some traditional baby girl names that have stood the test of time?

There are many traditional and classic girl names that are popular all over the world. They include Alice (noble), Amelia (hardworking), Abigail (my father is joy), Gwyneth (happiness), Edith (wealth), and Sussanah (lily).

How do I make sure the baby girl name I choose is easy to pronounce and spell?

Names that are easy to spell are also easy to pronounce. These consist of a few syllables that are very short. You can choose from some common options like Mia (friendly), Ella (beautiful), Emily (eager or laborious), Grace (goodness), Jess (God exists), Lucy (light), Jen (fair one), and Molly (star of the sea).

What are some baby girl names that work well in multiple languages/cultures?

There are many international girl names that have been popular for many decades. These multilingual names usually have Hebrew, Latin, or English origins. Some good examples are Dana (the most beautiful pearl), Cassidy (clever or curly-haired), Chloe (young green shoot), Demi (earth mother), and Diana (divine).

Should I consider the popularity of a baby girl’s name when choosing one for my child?

It would be best to start your baby name search by looking at the popularity of different names. This will be helpful if you desire a trendy name for your child. However, avoid overly popular names as they lack individuality and impact. Your child may prefer an easy-to-pronounce yet unique name when they grow up.

What are some rare girl names?

Rare names allow your child to stand out as they cannot be mistaken for popular and overused names. Very few parents have taken such names over the decades. You can choose from Zendaya (to give thanks), Chantria (moonlight), Yamileth (beautiful), Saanvi (one who will be followed), and Monserrat (jagged mountain).

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131 Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samantha	Girl	Name of God; Flower
Samara	Girl	Guardian; Protected by God; Companion in night conversation
Shania	Girl	On my way; Beautiful; God is gracious; Brilliant
Siobhan	Girl	God is gracious
Sianna	Girl	God is gracious
Shayna	Girl	Beautiful; Peace; Graced by God
Samarah	Girl	Guardian; Protected by God
Selma	Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Sabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Siana	Girl	God is gracious

Samora	Girl	Battle; War; Accompanied by God; Under God's rule
Shaniya	Girl	On my way; God is gracious
Sammi	Unisex	God has heard; Name of God
Saraiya	Girl	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Seanna	Girl	God is gracious
Shekinah	Girl	Dwelling; God's presence; God's manifested glory
Sela	Girl	Rock; Noblewoman; Princess; Lady; City of Edom; Vainakh god of stars, thunder, and lightning
Samanta	Girl	Name of God; Flower
Samera	Unisex	Companion in night conversation; Under God's rule; To talk in the evening; Battle; War; Enchanting; Early morning fragrance; Entertaining companion; Wind
Siani	Unisex	God is gracious

Shamiah	Unisex	Heard by God; Heard by Yahweh
Sina	Boy	Mount Sinai; Treasure; God is gracious; Bear; New victory; White-haired
Sarabeth	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman; My God is an oath
Shanice	Girl	God is gracious
Setayesh	Girl	Praise; Worship; Praising God
Samuella	Girl	Name of God; God has heard
Sinead	Girl	God is gracious; God gratified
Shanita	Girl	God's gift
Shawni	Girl	A gracious and giving God
Sayesha	Girl	Shadow of God; Meaningful life; Truth of life

Shanequa	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is merciful
Shell	Girl	Shell or seashell; Who is like God; Clearing on a bank
Sonji	Girl	A woman of great wisdom and knowledge; God is gracious
Sabel	Girl	My God is an oath
Samus	Girl	To supplant; May God protect
Shawnell	Girl	A Gracious and giving God
Sian	Girl	God's gracious gift
Saraia	Boy	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Saraiah	Girl	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades; Fair-head nobleman; To be ready; Orderly
Shaniece	Girl	God is gracious

Shaniqua	Girl	God is gracious
Sabela	Girl	My God is an oath
Sebella	Girl	My God is an oath
Shakina	Girl	God's manifested glory; God's presence; Handsome
Shaunice	Girl	A giving and merciful God
Shontae	Girl	The kindess and graciousness of God
Sheana	Unisex	God is gracious
Sinia	Unisex	Blue; Mount Sinai; God is gracious
Shamaria	Girl	Guardian; Protector; God has kept; Guarded by God
Shena	Girl	God is gracious

Shaune	Girl	God is gracious; God is merciful
Saraiyah	Unisex	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Shenaya	Unisex	God is gracious
Shanda	Unisex	God is gracious
Shanique	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is merciful
Sissi	Unisex	Blind; My God is an oath
Sianne	Girl	Highlight; God is gracious
Shaine	Girl	God is gracious; Redeemed
Shanae	Girl	God is gracious; Beautiful
Simara	Girl	Protected by God; Guardian of heaven

Sharika	Girl	Partner; Participant; God's child on whom the sun shines
Surveen	Girl	God gifted
Shavonne	Girl	God is gracious; God's gift; Yew
Safoora	Unisex	God-fearing; Pious; Chosen
Shawanna	Girl	She who has known God's generosity and mercy
Shenice	Girl	God is gracious
Seona	Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious;
Samanda	Girl	Flower; Name of God
Samuelle	Unisex	Name of God
Shenae	Girl	God is gracious; Beautiful; Lily

Selima	Girl	Safe; Sound; Intact; To be safe; God's protection; God's helmet
Shanika	Girl	God is gracious
Shanise	Girl	God is gracious
Shaunna	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Shandi	Girl	Lip; The long winter; God is gracious
Shanie	Girl	She who believes that the God is gracious
Shauni	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Siany	Girl	She who is full of God's kindness
Shakara	Girl	A woman who is thankful to God for everything
Shainna	Girl	God is gracious

Sobia	Girl	Deserving of God's reward
Shawnda	Unisex	God is gracious
Shonda	Girl	God is gracious
Shawnte	Girl	Sung; Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Saaj	Girl	A worshipper of god
Saajida	Girl	A devoted worshipper of the god
Safeeya	Girl	One who fears God
Safoor	Girl	A pious and god-fearing woman
Sajed	Girl	The one who worships God
Sakeena-god	Girl	A person with a god-like mind

Samala	Girl	Requested from God
Samma	Girl	To hear; Name of God; God has heard; To measure, distribute, or compare
Sanice	Girl	God is merciful
Sarabnam	Girl	The always-present name of God
Satleen	Girl	One who is absorbed in God's truth
Sedehanna	Girl	God has favored with a victory day
Seimone	Girl	She who is heard by God
Senalda	Girl	A sign from God
Seonag	Girl	God is merciful
Shaktik	Girl	A female counterpart of God

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Infographic: Famous Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With S

A child's name carries deep personal, cultural, and familial significance. It represents the bearer's cultural and linguistic background while offering insight into their attributes. If you wish to navigate the world of names, this infographic showcases some of the most renowned Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With S. This can help you select a name that best aligns with your family's preferences and religious beliefs.

Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With S(infographic)

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