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72 Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samira	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Sanaya	Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Sachin	Boy	True; Real
Samyra	Girl	Companion in evening conversations; Wind or air
Shivin	Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable
Sanjay	Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sandip	Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Sameera	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Sriram	Boy	Lord rama
Sithara	Girl	Star

Shyam	Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Satya	Boy	Pure; Virtuous; Truthful
Sanayah	Unisex	Old; Ancient; Long-lasting; Linger
Sritha	Unisex	Dressed; Prepared; Enduring
Satish	Boy	Ruler; Lord of Sati; Truthfulness
Sarath	Boy	Autumn
Samhitha	Unisex	Put together; Joined; Union; Collection; A methodically rule-based combination of texts and verses
Santosh	Boy	Happiness; Satisfaction; Contentment
Sanjeev	Boy	Giving life; Reviving
Saikrishna	Unisex	Saint; Master; Lord; Lord Krishna; An incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Santhosh	Boy	Happy; Satisfaction; Contentment
Sriharsha	Unisex	One who brings joy and prosperity
Sriya	Girl	Superior; Best
Shankar	Boy	Lord Shiva; Maker; Auspicious
Siva	Boy	Benign; Kind; Auspicious; Gracious
Sanjiv	Boy	Living; Reviving
Shya	Unisex	Dark; Black; Blue
Smitha	Girl	Smiling; Smile
Sairam	Boy	Saint; Beautiful
Srihari	Boy	One who brings wealth and prosperity; Belonging to Lord Vishnu

Sreeram	Unisex	Lord Ram
Srinivas	Boy	Abode of wealth
Sushanth	Unisex	Quiet; Calm; Peaceful; Placid
Sumanth	Boy	Good-natured; Friendly
Snigdha	Unisex	Elegant; Graceful; Kind; Affectionate
Swetha	Unisex	Pure; White
Sruthi	Girl	That which is heard; Listening
Sahithi	Unisex	Literature
Sri	Girl	Diffusing light; Radiance; Beauty
Sree	Unisex	Diffusing light; Radiance; Beauty

Sowmya	Unisex	That which is born of Soma; Soft; Tender
Srihitha	Girl	One who is blessed by goddess Lakshmi; Bestowed with prosperity; Concerned about the welfare
Sandhya	Girl	Twilight
Sashi	Girl	Moon; Having a hare
Swathi	Girl	The fourth brightest star in the night sky
Srija	Girl	One born with auspiciousness; One who brings prosperity
Swecha	Unisex	Freedom; Free will
Spandana	Unisex	Throbbing; Pulsating; Motivation; Heart throb
Srihita	Unisex	One who is blessed by goddess Lakshmi; Bestowed with prosperity; Concerned about the welfare
Sahiti	Unisex	Literature

Sapna	Girl	Dream; Sleep
Sravani	Unisex	Representing flow; Born in the month of Shravan; Listening
Suman	Boy	Good mind
Sekhar	Boy	Crest; Peak
Shailaja	Girl	Daughter of the mountain
Shashidhar	Boy	The moon; Holding; Bearing
Shesha	Boy	King of serpents; Remains; Residue
Sini	Girl	White; Bright; Blue
Srividya	Girl	Wealth of knowledge; Beauty of wisdom
Suda	Girl	She who is a daughter; Woman; Lady; Generous

Sudarshana	Girl	Beautiful; Good looking
Sudhir	Boy	Wise;Considerate; Very good
Suhasini	Girl	One with beautiful laughter or a smile; Smiling Lord Shiva
Sumathi	Boy	Good thoughts
Surekha	Girl	A beautiful line (on the palm)
Suvitha	Girl	A woman who lives in welfare and prosperity
Swaran	Boy	Good color; Golden
Sangeeta	Girl	Music; Sung in harmony
Sikta	Girl	Attractive
Sireesha	Girl	Sacred; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi

Sudheer	Boy	Good; Wise; Considerate
Susheela	Girl	Good conduct

Infographic: Meaningful Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

If you are ready to embark on the journey to find a meaningful name for your child, check out our infographic below. It shares a list of Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S that are elegant and distinct. These options are selected from diverse cultures and languages, offering you the best baby name options worldwide. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name based on your preference and liking.

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

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