Arabic Names · Letter S

200 Arabic Baby Names Starting With S — With Full Meanings

Browse all 596 Arabic names that begin with the letter S. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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  1. Arabic Girl Names Starting With S
  2. Arabic Boy Names Starting With S
  3. Arabic Unisex Names Starting With S

Arabic names starting with S include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Arabic heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Arabic-origin names so enduring.

Arabic names starting with S — quick facts

  • 596 Arabic names begin with the letter S
  • 407 girl names, 180 boy names
  • Arabic names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Arabic Girl Names Starting With S

407 girl names

#504
Shakura
Arabic
thankful, grateful
#511
Suhad
Arabic
Good intention or well-meaning.
#512
Shakeela
Arabic
One who brings happiness
#524
Srah
Arabic
Joy, happiness'; Happiness
#527
Siriana
Arabic
a woman of the land of Syrae
#548
Syriana
Arabic
Syrian woman
#548
Sulaf
Arabic
A silk fabric; delicate.
#559
Syedah
Arabic
woman of high status
#566
Sanaiyah
Arabic
brilliant, radiant
#576
Suhaily
Arabic
star; beautiful one; sailor
#588
Suad
Arabic
comfort, joy
#590
Saleema
Arabic
Safe; Whole
#597
Syaira
Arabic
born during the journey
#599
Symarah
Arabic
to be free
#600
Samiyha
Arabic
Gifted or intelligent
#607
Sheema
Arabic
beautiful, lovely
#609
Shatira
Arabic
Shatira means 'intelligent', 'alert', or 'sharp-witted'.
#612
Sekina
Arabic
calmness, tranquility
#616
Shamim
Arabic
Fragrance or scent.
#618
Saidah
Arabic
To be heard
#621
Safwana
Arabic
Pure, clean
#621
Shaheedah
Arabic
A martyr; someone who has sacrificed themselves for a cause
#629
Shadara
Arabic
Worthy of honor
#636
Sojoud
Arabic
prostration; worship
#636
Saniia
Arabic
the one who is like a flower; the blossoming one
#642
Shayma
Arabic
a woman who has a beautiful face
#643
Somiyah
Arabic
one who knows
#644
Shydia
Arabic
One who is constantly prayed for
#645
Saneya
Arabic
bringer of happiness, joy
#658
Saleemah
Arabic
Safe, secure, intact
#658
Samerra
Arabic
a flower, blossom.
#663
Sadiyyah
Arabic
Means 'sincere friend' or 'companion'.
#679
Sanniyah
Arabic
The one who is blessed or fortunate.; A feminine variation influenced by modern naming styles.
#681
Samirra
Arabic
companion, friend
#685
Saniiya
Arabic
The name Saniiya translates to 'brilliant' or 'radiant'.
#690
Shakera
Arabic
Thankful, grateful.
#697
Sahri
Arabic
morning
#714
Shareema
Arabic
radiant
#720
Shameen
Arabic
Shining, radiant
#743
Sheikha
Arabic
A title of respect for women, often meaning 'noblewoman' or 'lady'.
#751
Shahada
Arabic
Testimony of faith
#754
Sadeel
Arabic
gentle, soft
#756
Sabrah
Arabic
Sabrah means 'patience'
#768
Sana
Arabic
brilliance
#768
Sarrina
Arabic
joy, happiness
#774
Shamila
Arabic
peaceful, tranquil
#784
Shirene
Arabic
the joyous or the happy
#793
Siwar
Arabic
to be fragrant or scent
#794
Soukaina
Arabic
Peaceful and tranquil.
#798
Shakilah
Arabic
beautiful
#800
Sharmine
Arabic
Joyful
#800
Sohela
Arabic
Sensible and logical
#800
Shahira
Arabic
Brilliant, knowledgeable; one who is well-known
#803
Samira
Arabic↑ Rising
In Arabic, it means 'companion in evening talk' or 'entertaining companion'; in Persian, it often signifies 'joyful' or
#806
Saraa
Arabic
Princess
#818
Sakiah
Arabic
Pure, righteous
#819
Siddeeqah
Arabic
truthful, sincere
#827
Shammara
Arabic
She who is protected
#827
Sequina
Arabic
the one who gives happiness
#838
Sumia
Arabic
This is a name of a noble woman
#854
Shadya
Arabic
fortunate or lucky
#855
Shalina
Arabic
Calm; God's gift
#865
Sajeda
Arabic
the one who prostrates or submits
#872
Sabarin
Arabic
A name often associated with patience and perseverance.
#879
Shamina
Arabic
peaceful, tranquil
#888
Sumyah
Arabic
The one who hears
#898
Shatila
Arabic
Place of shelter or refuge.
#906
Salma
Arabic
peaceful, safe
#906
Samarrah
Arabic
هَذَا (hadhā) يدلّ على 'تحت' الارض تعني "متواضعة" أو "تحت الجذور".
#906
Shahed
Arabic
witness', 'martyr'
#911
Shahera
Arabic
the one who shines, a luminary
#926
Saffiya
Arabic
pure, loyal, sincere
#927
Sahmiyah
Arabic
calm, tranquil
#936
Sahniya
Arabic
dress or ornament
#937
Shadijah
Arabic
the one who is steadfast
#937
Somayah
Arabic
A name for a flower or a beautiful person
#959
Samiyyah
Arabic
highly praised
#963
Sameenah
Arabic
Signifies 'rewarded' or 'one who is empathetic'.
#975
Sirina
Arabic
a tranquil or delighted person; calm or peaceful
#990
Sanea
Arabic
bringer of goodness or prosperity.
#1007
Sayeeda
Arabic
Leader, chief
#1014
Sajah
Arabic
joyous, happy
#1017
Samiria
Arabic
a young lady; gift
#1034
Shaheerah
Arabic
glorious
#1035
Sumiah
Arabic
سُمَيَة
#1061
Shakirah
Arabic
thankful, grateful
#1085
Saamiyah
Arabic
one who is elevated or high-spirited.
#1092
Sesen
Arabic
lily
#1093
Shaula
Arabic
the one who is shrouded
#1097
Saamiya
Arabic
truthful
#1110
Shafia
Arabic
Pure; virtuous
#1115
Shareeda
Arabic
a name of strength and capability
#1117
Sahian
Arabic
Pure; wholesome
#1126
Saalihah
Arabic
Righteous, virtuous
#1142
Summaya
Arabic
the elevated one
#1143
Shabina
Arabic
young and beautiful; friend
#1143
Shameya
Arabic
A name often associated with someone who is seen as a source of comfort.
#1154
Swiyyah
Arabic
Grace
#1197
Shabana
Arabic
nightingale
#1213
Shahadah
Arabic
Testimony, witness

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Arabic Boy Names Starting With S

180 boy names

#542
Sabih
Arabic
sabah
#542
Subeer
Arabic
patient
#577
Samy
Arabic
elevated, sublime
#586
Samir
Arabic↑ Rising
Companion in evening talk.
#603
Shakeer
Arabic
Grateful or thankful; Grateful; notes": "The name Shakeer is of Arabic origin and generally translates to 'grateful' or 'thankful.' It carries connotations of appreciation and humility, important values in many cultures.
#641
Samih
Arabic
Meaning 'pleasant' or 'joyful'.
#649
Salahaldeen
Arabic
the righteous ruler
#653
Saddiq
Arabic
The truthful one.
#693
Shafiq
Arabic
Meaning 'compassionate', 'kind', or 'sensitive'.
#694
Suheib
Arabic
the one with reddish hair or complexion
#696
Shareif
Arabic
noble; honored
#699
Saifaldeen
Arabic
sword of the religion
#742
Shakur
Arabic
Thankful; appreciative.
#763
Shahied
Arabic
witness or martyr
#770
Safin
Arabic
ship); remnant
#779
Saiid
Arabic
A fortunate or happy person.
#814
Shaquil
Arabic
handsome
#823
Shaikh
Arabic
elder, leader, or scholar
#839
Saied
Arabic
Happy
#858
Shanard
Arabic
gift of God
#862
Sumair
Arabic
Well-fed; chubby
#922
Shafay
Arabic
Intercessor; one who intercedes
#967
Samid
Arabic
One who has patience; enduring
#977
Shabab
Arabic
youth or young man
#1013
Sharief
Arabic
Noble
#1048
Sharieff
Arabic
noble.
#1054
Sajaad
Arabic
The name Sajaad means 'one who prostrates in prayer' or 'devoted'.
#1055
Sadaq
Arabic
Truthful, honest.
#1059
Shariyf
Arabic
Noble, honorable
#1066
Sarmad
Arabic
eternal, everlasting
#1066
Sidahmed
Arabic
the one who is blessed by God
#1074
Sabbir
Arabic
patient
#1099
Salahaldin
Arabic
Righteousness of the faith
#1105
Shaid
Arabic
witness
#1108
Sulaymaan
Arabic
Peaceful
#1116
Shamal
Arabic
Wind, breeze
#1171
Subhi
Arabic
Subhi means 'morning' or 'dawn'.
#1181
Salik
Arabic
Pathfinder, one who travels the right path
#1191
Shawkat
Arabic
meaning 'strong', 'brave', or 'powerful'
#1198
Saaid
Arabic
blessed; fortunate; happy
#1223
Sahl
Arabic
easy, smooth
#1229
Siraaj
Arabic
lamp or light
#1233
Sabur
Arabic
patience, endurance
#1234
Shafeeq
Arabic
sincere
#1236
Shariff
Arabic
Noble, honorable
#1284
Saboor
Arabic
Patient
#1289
Samer
Arabic
Arabic
#1292
Sadat
Arabic
fortunate, successful
#1297
Sameem
Arabic
blessing
#1327
Sarhan
Arabic
The male lion
#1348
Saladine
Arabic
Righteous / Just
#1373
Sifat
Arabic
Quality or characteristic
#1384
Shyheed
Arabic
one who is martyred or sacrificed
#1394
Sajed
Arabic
شرط
#1406
Shaqir
Arabic
Grateful, thankful
#1412
Sherief
Arabic
Noble, honorable
#1449
Sidi
Arabic
master, sir
#1453
Sadeeq
Arabic
truthful, sincere, honest
#1463
Shaban
Arabic
one who is born during the month of Sha'ban
#1474
Sanad
Arabic↑ Rising
Support, assistance
#1528
Samim
Arabic
Sincere, honest.
#1538
Shaher
Arabic
moonlight
#1553
Shawki
Arabic
Meaning 'to be lucky' or 'fortunate'.
#1603
Saif
Arabic↑ Rising
sword
#1638
Shafee
Arabic
Protector, defender
#1660
Said
Arabic↑ Rising
happy, fortunate, or blessed
#1677
Suleiman
Arabic↑ Rising
Man of peace.
#1694
Siddeeq
Arabic
Truthful, sincere
#1698
Shareem
Arabic
A variation of the word 'sharing' or 'to share'.
#1727
Sakeef
Arabic
one who seeks
#1732
Shakim
Arabic
one who is gracious and wise
#1739
Shahiem
Arabic
a dignified or noble being
#1753
Suheb
Arabic
Good companion; well-mannered.
#1807
Shaad
Arabic
Happy or fortunate
#1820
Sabeeh
Arabic
good; virtuous
#1847
Shafi
Arabic
one who intercedes
#1850
Salahudeen
Arabic
righteousness of the faith
#1859
Sheik
Arabic
A term for an elder or a knowledgeable leader, often used in Islamic contexts.
#1893
Shamsuddin
Arabic
Sun of the Faith
#1968
Shaqil
Arabic
Elegant, beautiful
#1969
Shaqur
Arabic
thankful, grateful
#1971
Salis
Arabic
Brilliant, shining
#1976
Salaheddine
Arabic
One who has been blessed with a good religion or faith
#2216
Subhan
Arabic↑ Rising
glorified, exalted
#2571
Safwan
Arabic
pure, clear, and wise
#2602
Saeed
Arabic↑ Rising
happy, content, fortunate
#2643
Saad
Arabic
Happiness, good fortune
#2723
Saleem
Arabic
Safe; secure
#3103
Sahir
Arabic
Waker, one who awakens
#3104
Sulayman
Arabic↑ Rising
peaceful
#3166
Sabir
Arabic↑ Rising
patience (صابر)
#3167
Salah
Arabic
Righteousness
#4583
Saabir
Arabic↑ Rising
patient, tolerant, perseverant
#4586
Sayed
Arabic
master, sir, or one who is respected
#4862
Sufiyan
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is pious or a follower of Sufism.
#5027
Sameir
Arabic↑ Rising
the one who is eternal
#5207
Sadiq
Arabic↑ Rising
truthful, honest, sincere
#5210
Salih
Arabic
righteous, virtuous
#5414
Salahuddin
Arabic↑ Rising
righteousness of the faith
#5427
Sufyan
Arabic
Fast, agile

Arabic Unisex Names Starting With S

9 gender-neutral names

#417
Salem
Arabic↑ Rising
Peace, safe
#1330
Shaheen
Arabic
falcon
#2430
Samar
Arabic
companion in evening talk
#4259
Shams
Arabic↑ Rising
شمس - 'Sun'
#8438
Saber
Arabic↑ Rising
patience; endurance
#9671
Sabri
Arabic
patient, enduring, persevering
—
Shiah
Arabic↑ Rising
Follower or supporter; one who belongs.; A believer; a group.
—
Salam
Arabic
Peace
—
Saphir
Arabic
sapphire; precious stone

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