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The SH sound gives names a soft, flowing quality. This list covers girl names starting with SH, popular across American, English, India, USA, Hebrew traditions.

Quick facts: girl names starting with SH

  • 2,697 girl names start with SH in our database
  • 200 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: American, English, India
  • See the full combined list at Starting With SH for all genders

Girl Names Starting With SH

2,697 girl names starting with SH

#281
Hebrew
peace
#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
#503
African
beautiful lady
#503
American
gift of God
#504
India
goddess of learning
#504
Arabic
thankful, grateful
#505
American
a flower or plant
#506
American
English
#506
American
Zulu
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#508
American
Hebrew
#508
American
A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.
#510
American
English
#510
Swahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#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
A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.
#513
English
free woman
#516
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
God's gift
#517
American
English
#519
English
To be free
#520
American
English
#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
American
English
#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
American
English
#525
American
gift from God
#526
USA
English
#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
varied interpretations related to light or beauty
#530
American
Sanskrit
#530
American
English
#530
India
Oath, promise
#532
Japan
Japanese
#532
English
English
#532
India
Sanskrit
#534
American
a modern name, possibly blending elements of 'Shane' and 'Nera'
#534
Israel
Hebrew
#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
the one who is an innovative force
#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
#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
English
melodic
#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
#542
English
de la vallée
#542
American
Princess
#542
American
Modern English
#543
American
graceful, poetic
#543
Hebrew
Heard by God
#544
American
A unique blend of sounds, often conveying beauty and strength.
#544
American
bright
#544
American
A unique or modern name possibly derived from the name Shana.
#547
American
The name Shemika is often associated with an interpretation meaning 'a gift from God' or 'the one who is loved'.
#548
American
Hebrew
#549
English
Derived from the word 'charm'.
#549
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#550
American
a blend of names or concepts
#550
American
A unique flower
#551
American
a modern feminine variation of the name Shaquille, associated with the Arabic word for 'to be' which evokes strength.
#551
American
A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.
#552
American
shaken, moving
#552
American
a variant of the name Shante
#553
American
Shabre is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word for 'to bear fruit' or 'fruitful'.
#554
American
Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman
#555
American
Derived from Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'
#555
American
English
#556
Hebrew
Hebrew
#558
American
English
#558
USA
little plain
#560
American
A version of Shakira, meaning 'thankful'.
#561
American
English
#561
Ireland
Irish
#561
Hebrew
song
#562
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
American
African-American Vernacular English
#563
American
Dancing, lively
#564
American
English
#564
American
Bright meadow
#565
China
poetic or elegant
#566
American
Combination of Shawn and Denise
#566
English
French
#567
English
Derived from Shirley
#567
India
a great soul
#568
Persian
Persian
#568
English
English
#569
India
calm, peaceful, serene
#569
English
a blend of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'
#570
India
One who hears, or knowledgeable
#571
English
from the willow farm
#573
American
Derived from the name Shale, possibly meaning 'rocky' or 'of shale'
#573
Hebrew
quiet,
#573
Iran
Anemone flower
#573
USA
English
#575
American
Old, ancient
#580
American
English
#580
American
English
#581
American
English
#581
American
to be praised
#581
American
French
#583
American
Free Man
#583
American
English
#583
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#583
Persian
sweet, charming, and pleasant
#583
American
Derived from a variation of the name Shannon
#583
American
defender of mankind
#584
English
gift from God
#585
American
Derived from Jah's gift
#585
Arabic
brilliant, shining
#585
American
Bright meadow
#586
American
French
#586
Israel
to send forth
#587
English
English
#587
China
Chinese
#588
American
A form of the name Shakina, meaning 'the divine presence' or 'to dwell'
#588
American
a modern compound name possibly derived from 'Sharon' and 'Alondra', meaning 'a plain' and 'lark' respectively.
#588
American
English
#588
Israel
خصب (Fruitfulness)
#588
USA
beautiful
#589
American
English
#590
American
praise
#590
American
free man; strong
#590
American
English
#592
American
God is gracious
#592
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#592
USA
A modern coined name, implications of 'the one who does'.
#594
India
bright, radiant
#594
American
English
#594
African
a variation of Shania, meaning 'I’m on my way'
#594
American
English
#594
American
Derived from the Hebrew name Shira, which means 'song' or 'poetry'.
#594
Unknown
a form of Shaila or Shayla, often associated with the word 'slender' or 'graceful'
#595
American
Beloved
#596
American
meadow or clearing
#597
American
Calm waters or tranquility
#597
American
The name may indicate a beautiful or creative spirit.
#598
American
God is gracious
#598
English
a gift from God
#600
American
A combination of sounds; uniqueness
#600
American
English
#601
English
A modern name possibly meaning 'sheet of glass' or 'to show' originating from the term 'channel'.
#601
American
Derived from the word 'shekel', a historic Jewish currency; implies value.
#601
American
One who is beautiful
#601
India
A melodious voice
#602
American
Arabic
#603
American
Sea maiden
#603
American
Arabic
#603
American
Unique creation
#604
American
a combination of 'sher' (meaning 'to feel' or 'to be') and '-ion' (a common suffix), implying a person who has feelings
#604
USA
English
#605
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#605
American
Sister of the moon
#605
American
English
#605
American
a blend of Sharon and Lee, meaning a plain or field
#605
American
A modern feminine name, possibly derived from the combination of 'Shaun' and the suffix '-tia'.
#606
American
English
#606
American
peaceful
#606
American
English
#607
American
Favorable; fortunate
#607
American
God is gracious
#607
Arabic
beautiful, lovely
#607
India
to bear, to give birth
#608
American
A modern name possibly inspired by nature, suggesting a connection to the sea or a stream.
#609
Arabic
Shatira means 'intelligent', 'alert', or 'sharp-witted'.
#609
American
darling
#609
American
A combination of 'Sherry' and 'All'
#610
American
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Shamika
#611
American
God is gracious
#611
USA
English
#611
American
English
#612
Hebrew
Hebrew
#612
American
to grace

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