African Names Starting With S
Browse 164 African names beginning with the letter S, grouped by cultural origin. Each name carries deep meaning and connects to rich traditions across the continent.
Akan/Twi
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View all Amharic names →Salamawit
femaleShe is peaceful
Samrawit
femaleShe is a reconciler; peacemaker
Samrawit
femaleAgreement; consensus
Seble
femaleHarvest; autumn grain
Seblewongel
femaleDevoted to the Gospel
Selamawit
femaleShe who is peaceful
Selassie
maleTrinity
Senait
femaleBeautiful; good day
Seyoum
maleThe appointed one; the designated
Sisay
maleOmen of good things; auspicious sign
Sosina
femalePure; clean; unadulterated
Bambara
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View all Fulani names →Saadatu
femaleFortunate; happy
Saddiq
maleTruthful; sincere; honest
Sadiq
maleTruthful; sincere
Sadiya
femaleFortunate; lucky; blessed
Salihu
maleRighteous; pious; virtuous
Salma
femalePeaceful; safe; secure
Samira
femaleEntertaining companion; pleasant friend
Sani
maleBorn on Saturday; the brilliant one
Sani
maleSecond; the elevated one
Sanusi
maleBelonging to the Sanusi order; radiant
Saratu
femalePrincess; noble lady (Sarah)
Saudatu
femaleLucky; blessed
Shamsiyya
femaleRadiant like the sun
Shehu
maleLeader; elder; chief
Shuaibu
maleOne who shows the way
Sulaiman
malePeace; Solomon
Suleiman
malePeaceful; man of peace (Solomon)
Sumayyah
femaleHigh above; elevated; lofty
Suwaiba
femaleRewarder; she who rewards
Maasai
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View all Somali names →Sacad
maleGood fortune; happiness
Sagal
femaleMorning; dawn
Sahra
femaleStar; dawn; patience
Sahra
femaleDesert; wilderness beauty
Samatar
maleOne who can do everything; the capable one
Saynab
femaleBeautiful; ornament of the father
Sharmarke
maleHe who brings good news
Shire
maleThe wanderer; nomad spirit
Shukri
unisexThankfulness; gratitude
Shukri
femaleGratitude; thankfulness
Siraad
femaleLamp; guiding light
Suldaan
maleSultan; ruler
Suuban
femaleGood character; virtuous
Swahili
View all Swahili names →Sadiki
maleFaithful; truthful; sincere
Safiri
unisexJourney; voyage
Safiya
femalePure; clear-minded
Salama
femalePeace; safety
Salim
maleSafe; peaceful
Sanura
femaleKitten; playful one
Sefu
maleSword; protector
Shani
femaleWonderful; marvelous
Shujaa
maleHero; brave warrior
Sifa
femalePraise; glory; commendation
Stara
femaleComfort; relief; ease
Subira
femalePatience; reward of patience
Sudi
maleLuck; good fortune
Tigrinya
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View all Yoruba names →Sakhile
maleWe have built; we have established
Sakhile
maleWe have built
Sakhiseni
maleBuild for us
Sakhumzi
maleBuild our home
Samkelo
maleWelcome
Samukelisiwe
femaleWe have been accepted; welcome
Sandile
maleWe have spread; we have extended
Sanele
maleWe are satisfied; we have enough
Sbongile
femaleWe are grateful; we are thankful
Senzeni
unisexWhat have we done?
Sethembile
femaleTrustworthy; one who is trusted
Sethu
unisexOur gift; what has been given to us
Sibusiso
maleBlessing
Sifiso
maleWish; desire; aspiration
Silindile
femaleWe are waiting; we are hopeful
Simphiwe
unisexWe have been given; bestowed upon
Sinazo
femaleWe have them; they are ours
Sinethemba
unisexWe have hope
Siphesihle
unisexA beautiful gift; lovely blessing
Siphiwe
maleWe have been given; a gift
Sipho
maleGift
Sithembiso
malePromise; pledge
Siyabonga
maleWe are grateful; we give thanks
Siyanda
unisexWe are growing; we are increasing
Sizwe
maleNation; people; tribe
Slindile
femaleWe are safe
Snethemba
femaleWe have hope; our trust
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