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The "sh" sound appears in names like Ashley, Shiloh, Shawn, Aisha, and Marshall, spanning English, Arabic, and Hebrew traditions. It gives names a smooth, soft-spoken quality — often chosen by parents who want something that sounds gentle but still distinctive.

Quick facts: Contains SH names

  • Names with the "sh" sound have a soft, whispery quality that feels gentle and modern at once.
  • 8,693 names containing SH are in our database
  • 6,702 girl names and 2,495 boy names containing SH
  • Top origins: American, India, English

Girl Names with SH

169 girl names containing SH

#164
United Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
#281
Hebrew
peace
#337
Arabic↑ Rising
alive, living
#500
India
Sanskrit
#500
American
English
#500
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500
American
African American Vernacular English
#500
English
English
#500
Ireland
Irish
#500
American
Modern English
#500
Japan
Japanese
#501
American
African American Vernacular English
#502
India
lock of hair
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#503
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#503
African
beautiful lady
#503
American
gift of God
#503
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
American
Sanskrit
#504
India
goddess of learning
#504
Arabic
thankful, grateful
#504
American
beloved, cherished
#505
English
Light of the lake
#505
American
a flower or plant
#506
American
English
#506
American
Zulu
#506
India
Sanskrit
#508
American
One who is strong
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#508
American
Hebrew
#508
American
A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.
#508
American
A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'
#509
American
One who is beautiful or precious.
#509
American
Warlike
#509
American
gift of the sea
#510
African
Daughter of the people
#510
Unknown
luxurious
#510
American
a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'
#510
American
English
#510
Swahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#510
USA
A modern variation of the name Tina, meaning 'little Tina' or 'follower of Christ'
#510
Hebrew
God's chosen daughter
#512
American
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#512
American
a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
#512
Arabic
One who brings happiness
#512
English
English
#513
American
English
#513
American
English
#513
American
English
#513
American
English
#513
American
A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.
#513
English
free woman
#514
Hindi-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#514
American
A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.
#514
American
Blessing
#514
USA
English
#515
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
Slavic regions
Slavic
#516
African
A variation of the name with connections to being a 'strong' or 'blessed' individual.
#516
India
Silk
#516
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
God's gift
#517
American
A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning feminine.
#517
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#517
American
English
#517
American
American
#518
American
to be loved, to love
#518
American
English
#518
American
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#518
American
English
#519
American
English
#519
American
Christian follower
#519
English
To be free
#519
English
English
#520
American
to rise, to excel
#520
American
English
#520
American
meaning is often interpreted as 'a combination of Tya and Aisha, denoting life or living'
#520
English
joyful
#521
American
English
#521
American
Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.
#521
English
English
#521
American
Possibly derived from African American Vernacular English; may combine 'Sham' and 'Meko.'
#521
American
Derived from combinations of Shan and -ita
#521
American
English
#522
USA
Porshay is a modern variation of the name 'Portia', which often carries the meaning of 'offering'.
#522
American
English
#523
American
combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.
#523
American
English
#523
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#523
African
the one who is admirable
#523
American
English
#523
American
calm, peaceful
#524
India
beautiful
#524
American
English
#525
American
gift from God
#526
African
African
#526
USA
English
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#527
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#527
American
From the marsh
#528
English
English
#528
American
Arabic
#528
African
a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'
#528
American
A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.
#528
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
American
American
#529
American
English
#529
American
varied interpretations related to light or beauty
#530
American
A modern variation of the name Kanisha, typically used in African American communities.
#530
India
जीवंतता (Jeevntta)
#530
American
Sanskrit
#530
American
English
#530
India
Oath, promise
#531
American
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531
American
A modern variant of the name Kearney or Karrie.
#532
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
Japan
Japanese
#532
English
English
#532
India
Sanskrit
#533
American
Divine Gift
#533
American
African American Vernacular English
#534
American
a modern name, possibly blending elements of 'Shane' and 'Nera'
#534
Israel
Hebrew
#534
American
a variant of Tamesha, often associated with a modern interpretation of time
#535
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
American
a modern created name, possibly a variation of LaDasha
#535
American
a combination of the names 'Sherry' and 'Monica'
#535
American
African American Vernacular English
#535
American
a variant form of the name Shailene, which signifies a serene or calm personality.
#536
American
English
#536
American
Of noble birth
#536
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
American
the one who is an innovative force
#537
American
Noble
#537
American
A modern invention, possibly a combination of Rae and Nesha
#537
American
a gift
#537
American
Variant of names like Shavonne, which originates from 'God is gracious'
#537
American
variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'
#537
American
English
#537
American
Derived from the combination of names Tania and Asha, meaning 'fairy queen' and 'hope' respectively.
#537
American
The one who is bold
#538
Japanese
a name meaning 'a girl who is hailed'
#538
American
beloved, dear one
#538
China
highly accomplished, auspicious
#538
India
Sanskrit
#538
India
The name Shalaka is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is bright and shining'.
#538
American
A unique name possibly derived from 'shatter' and 'terra'.
#538
American
a variation of the name 'Shana', meaning 'lily' or 'flower'
#539
India
Hindi
#539
English
melodic
#539
India
Sanskrit
#540
American
English
#540
American
Derived from the name 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.
#540
American
A fusion name that suggests a blend of 'Rae' and 'Nisha', symbolizing light.
#540
American
a combination of 'Shar' from Sharlene or Sharon with 'Ronda'
#540
American
a combination of charm and beauty
#540
American
auspicious; beneficial.
#540
American
field of peace
#541
American
Free man
#541
India
Rich, Wealthy
#542
American
English
#542
USA
God is gracious
#542
English
de la vallée
#542
American
Princess
#542
American
Modern English
#542
USA
Heavenly or divine
#543
American
A combination of key and Shonda, symbolizing uniqueness.
#543
American
Joyful spirit
#543
American
graceful, poetic

Boy Names with SH

37 boy names containing SH

#28
Hebrew
Happy
#66
Hebrew
יֵּשׁוּעַ, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'
#246
English↑ Rising
English
#255
English
At the ash tree
#281
Hebrew
peace
#286
Hindi-speaking countries↑ Rising
Hindi
#287
American↑ Rising
English
#340
American↑ Rising
Horse servant
#400
American
unisex, innovative
#436
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#505
India
Lord of the universe
#506
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#506
American
English
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#509
American
A variant that combines 'shy' with an element of 'quan', often associated with presence and charisma.
#511
American
English
#512
American
a variation of the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'
#516
Pakistan
prince
#517
English
Yahweh is salvation
#523
American
from the place of the brambles
#525
Japan
Japanese
#527
American
American English
#529
Welsh
Welsh
#534
American
Variant of Brayden or Braeden, meaning 'descendant of Bradan'.
#534
American
a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Tyshawn or Tysheem
#535
India
One who loves to celebrate
#535
American
A month name
#535
India
The season of autumn
#535
Japan
新太郎
#536
American
Of noble birth
#536
American
A variant of the name 'Shaquille', often meaning 'the one who is great' or 'the one who is mighty'.
#537
India
Sanskrit
#538
American
derived name with unknown specific meaning, unique contemporary name.
#539
India
Hindi
#539
American
The Lord is gracious
#543
India
to be filled with joy

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