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39 Japanese Baby Names Starting With S — With Full Meanings

Browse all 39 Japanese names that begin with the letter S. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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Japanese Girl Names Starting With S

26 girl names

#511

Sairi

Japanese

truth, reason

#588

Sameko

Japanese

child of the sun or the flower

#624

Shinda

Japanese

death, to die

#680

Siyuri

Japanese

Clear reason; clarity.

#787

Shimika

Japanese

to shine

#883

Shikema

Japanese

Faithful, child of history

#938

Seira

Japanese

the goddess of victory

#944

Sakurako

Japanese

Cherry Blossom Child

#1091

Shiena

Japanese

The meaning can vary but is often interpreted as 'sparkle' or 'shine' depending on the kanji used.

#1095

Shnya

Japanese

One who is humble

#1125

Sannai

Japanese

Sannai) meaning 'three wells'; Derived from 'sanna', meaning 'grace' or 'blessing'

#1160

Shinia

Japanese

genuine, true

#1302

Shatori

Japanese

to be born from the valleys

#1391

Sumeko

Japanese

Child of the corner

#1523

Shima

Japanese

Island

#1584

Sayen

Japanese

Clear (流れ) water

#1650

Sumako

Japanese

Clear, beautiful child

#1768

Shinita

Japanese

True, genuine; an appended or creation of the name by parents

#1801

Sae

Japanese

Born in the generation, blooming flower

#1866

Shigeno

Japanese

natural, born

#1933

Sarii

Japanese

flowing, beautiful

#1993

Samon

Japanese

she who is calm

#4849

Saya

Japanese

sand valley'; साया - 'shadow'

#7188

Sachi

Japanese↑ Rising

blessing; happiness

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Sochi

Japanese

Soil, earth

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Sihi

Japanese

Poetic form or a combination of elements such as 'beautiful' (美しい) and 'sun' (日) or similar.

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Japanese Boy Names Starting With S

11 boy names

#554

Sei

Japanese

three

#716

Shogo

Japanese

to fly, soar or achieve

#914

Shig

Japanese

To shine, to illuminate

#950

Shiheim

Japanese

Could possibly derive from '志', meaning 'will or intention' and '平', meaning 'flat or peaceful'.

#1371

Shoun

Japanese

Pine tree.; A variant of Sean, which means 'God is gracious.'

#1527

Shaki

Japanese

bright, clear

#1720

Shigemi

Japanese

prosperous beauty

#1782

Seitu

Japanese

from the village

#1831

Seiki

Japanese

successful; period

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Sega

Japanese

Sega can refer to a state of blessing

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Subaru

Japanese

Pleides star cluster (cluster of stars)

Japanese Unisex Names Starting With S

2 gender-neutral names

#1619

Samauri

Japanese

A name associated with the samurai warrior class.

#2075

Sai

Japanese

A term for blooming or blooming flower

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