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15,656Sandi is a unisex given name and diminutive of Aleksandar or Aleksander in Croatian and Slovene. It can also be a short form of common in other cultures, where it also serves as a feminine or masculine nickname. Etymolog...
Sandile is a masculine given name of Nguni origin, primarily used among the Zulu, Xhosa, and Ndebele peoples of Southern Africa. The name means "we increased", derived from the verb anda meaning "to increase." It is clos...
Sandip is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used across multiple languages of the Indian subcontinent including Bengali, Nepali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu....
Sandis is a Latvian masculine given name, functioning as a short form of Aleksandrs, which is the Latvian form of the given name Alexander. The root name Alexander is derived from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros),...
Sándor (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈʃaːndor]) is the Hungarian form of Alexander. The name Alexander itself derives from the Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning 'defending men' — from ἀλέξω (alexo) 'to defend' and ἀνήρ...
Sandro is a given name used primarily in Italian and Georgian, as well as Spanish, Swiss, and Croatian cultures. It functions as a short form of Alessandro (Italian) or Aleksandre (Georgian), both equivalents of Alexande...
Sandu is a Romanian short form of the name Alexandru, which is itself the Romanian form of the ancient name Alexander. The root name Alexander is a Latinized form of the Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning "defending...
Sanel is a Croatian masculine given name, representing the masculine form of Sanela. The feminine form Sanela is apparently derived from Latin sana meaning "healthy." Thus, Sanel carries a sense of health or well-being....
Sanford is an English given name derived from a surname, which itself originated from a place name. The place name comes from Old English sand meaning "sand" and ford meaning "ford," thus denoting a sandy crossing point...
Sang is a masculine Vietnamese given name meaning "wealthy, luxurious, elegant." The name reflects aspirations for prosperity and refinement, common in Vietnamese naming traditions rooted in Confucian values. While speci...
Sang-hun is a Korean given name, typically masculine, that has been popular in South Korea since the mid-20th century. It ranked among the top nine names for baby boys in 1960 and 1970, according to government data. Etym...
Sani is a masculine Arabic name meaning "brilliant, splendid". It is derived from the Arabic root sanā (سنا), meaning "to gleam, to shine", which itself comes from the triliteral root s-n-y. The name carries connotations...
Sani is a masculine given name used primarily in the Hausa language of West Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word thānin (ثانٍ), meaning "second." This root comes from the numeral ithnān (اثنان) (ithnān), which mean...
Sanjar is a Turkic given name, particularly common in Kazakh and Uzbek contexts. It derives from a Turkic root meaning "he who pierces" or "he who thrusts," evoking images of strength and martial prowess. The name's most...
Sanjay is a modern form of Sanjaya, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "completely victorious, triumphant". The name is widely used across South Asia, particularly in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,...
Etymology and Meaning Sanjaya (Sanskrit: सञ्जय) is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "completely victorious, triumphant". It is derived from the root sañjaya, where sañ implies completeness and jaya means victo...
Sanjeet is an alternate Hindi transcription of the name Sanjit, derived from the Sanskrit संजित (saṃjita), meaning "complete victory". Notable Bearers While many bearers use the spelling Sanjit, the traditional form appe...
Sanjeev is a common Indian masculine given name, serving as an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Sanjiv across several Indian languages. The name appears in multiple scripts including Devanagari (संजीव...
Sanjib is the Bengali form of Sanjiv, a name of Sanskrit origin. The root name Sanjiv is derived from the Sanskrit word संजीव (saṃjīva), meaning "living" or "reviving." This etymology imbues the name with connotations of...
Sanjin is a masculine given name of Croatian origin, derived as the masculine form of Sanja. The name Sanja is ultimately based on the South Slavic verb sanjati meaning "to dream," giving Sanjin poetical undertones relat...
Sanjit is a masculine given name used primarily in Bengali and Hindi-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit संजित (saṃjita), meaning "complete victory." The name embodies triumph and success, making it a popu...
Sanjiv is a masculine given name widely used across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Telugu-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word संजीव (saṃjīv...
Sankar is a masculine given name used in Bengali and Malayalam cultures, serving as an alternate transcription of the Malayalam ശങ്കർ or Bengali শংকর, both of which are forms of the name Shankar.EtymologyThe name Sankar...
Sans is a medieval Spanish masculine name, an old variant of Sancho. The name Sancho likely derives from the Late Latin name Sanctius, which is based on the Latin word sanctus meaning "saintly, holy". However, some schol...
Etymology and OriginSansone is the Italian form of the biblical name Samson. The Hebrew name Shimshon is traditionally derived from שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh) meaning "sun," and is most famously borne by a legendary Old Testament...
Sante is an Italian masculine given name and surname, primarily a variation of Santo, which means "saint" in Italian, ultimately from Latin sanctus. As a first name, it is often used in Italian-speaking regions, reflecti...
Santeri is a Finnish short form of Alexander. While Alexander derives from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defending men," Santeri emerged in Finland as an affectionate, everyday variant of this grand, historically signif...
Santhosh (सन्तोष्) is a Southern Indian given name, predominantly masculine, used in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. It is a regional form of the more widespread Indian name Santosh, which in turn derives from th...
Santi is a masculine given name used in Italian, Spanish, and other languages. In Italian, it functions as a short form of Santo or a variant thereof, while in Spanish it is primarily a diminutive of Santiago. Etymology...
Santiago is a Spanish and Portuguese given name meaning "Saint James", derived from Spanish santo "saint" combined with Yago, an old Spanish form of James. As the patron saint of Spain, James (Santiago in Spanish) holds...
Santino is an Italian masculine given name that originated as a diminutive of Santo, which means "saint" in Italian. The name thus conveys the endearing meaning of "little saint" or "little holy one." It is derived from...
Santo is a masculine given name of Italian origin, ultimately derived from the Latin word sanctus, meaning "saint." It is a name rich in religious significance, reflecting the deep influence of Christianity on Italian cu...
Santos is a Spanish masculine given name referring to Christian saints. The name derives from the Latin sanctus (holy), and directly translates to "saints" in Spanish. It is closely associated with Día de Todos los Santo...
Santtu is a Finnish diminutive of Alexander, typically used as a masculine given name. It originated as a pet form of the Finnish forms Ale, Samppa, and Santeri, all themselves derived from Alexander. Santtu has gained p...
Sanyi is a Hungarian masculine given name, functioning as a diminutive of the more formal Hungarian name Sándor. While the standard Hungarian form Sándor itself is the Hungarian adaptation of Alexander, Sanyi serves as a...
Sanzhar is an alternate transcription of the Kazakh Санжар (Sanjar), a Turkic masculine name. It is cognate with Sanjar, found across various Turkic and Persian-influenced cultures. The name derives from a Turkic root me...
Saoul is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Saul, used primarily in translations of the Bible into Greek. In the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint), Saoul appears as a transliteration of the Hebrew name Shaʾul, meaning "asked...
Saral is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly found in Hindi-speaking regions. It derives from the Sanskrit word sarala (सरल), meaning "straight" or "honest." The name embodies qualities of simplicity...
Sarava is a masculine given name of Brazilian Portuguese origin, derived from an exclamation used in the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé. The term saravá (also spelled sarava) is commonly uttered as a salutation or...
Sardar is a title of nobility and royalty originating from Persian, composed of the elements سر (sar) meaning "head, authority" and the suffix دار (dār) meaning "possessor," thus literally translating to "head-possessor"...
Sardor is the Uzbek form of Sardar, a title of nobility and leadership used across Asia. The root derives from Persian sar (head, authority) and dār (possessor), combining to mean “chief, leader” or “commander.” While Sa...
Etymology and OriginSargis is the Armenian form of the Roman family name Sergius, which may denote "servant" in Latin but is more likely of unknown Etruscan origin. The name came into Armenian usage via the Classical Syr...
Sargon is the English biblical form of the ancient Akkadian name Sharru-Ukin, derived from the Hebrew סַרְגּוֹן (Sargón) as recorded in the Old Testament (Isaiah 20:1). The original Akkadian elements are šarru meaning "k...
EtymologySarkis (Armenian: Սարգիս) is a masculine given name and surname, representing the Sargis of Eastern Armenian in Western Armenian transcription. The name traces its roots to the Latin Sergius, a Roman family name...
Sarpedon is a name from Greek mythology borne by several figures, most notably a son of Zeus who fought and died in the Trojan War. The etymology of the name is unknown, though it likely pre-dates the Greek language. In...
Saruman is a name invented by J. R. R. Tolkien for his fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings (1954). It derives from Old English searu meaning "skill, craft, contrivance," combined with mann "man," thus signifying "skillfu...
Etymology and OriginŠarūnas is a Lithuanian masculine given name derived from the Old Lithuanian word šarus, meaning "quick" or "nimble." The verb šariuoti conveys the idea of moving rapidly or scurrying. The name has be...
Sarvesh is an Indian masculine given name, common in Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities. It is composed of the Sanskrit elements sarva (सर्व), meaning "all" or "everything," and īśa (ईश), meaning "ruler" or "lord," c...
Sasho is a masculine diminutive of Alexander, primarily used in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. It functions as both the standard Bulgarian diminutive (Сашо, transliterated Sasho) and an alternate transcription of the Mace...
Sashok is a Russian diminutive of Aleksandr, the Russian form of Alexander. The affectionate suffix "-ok" is commonly used in Russian to create informal or endearing nicknames, making Sashok a familiar variant alongside...
Saško is a Macedonian diminutive of the name Alexander. In the Macedonian language, diminutives are commonly formed by adding the suffix -ko to the root of a name, creating an affectionate or familiar variant. Thus, Sašk...
Sašo is a Slovene and Macedonian diminutive of Alexander. It is a common given name in Slovenia and North Macedonia, reflecting the widespread affection for the name Alexander in Slavic cultures. The root name Alexander...
Satan is a central figure in Abrahamic religions, derived from Hebrew שָׂטָן (saṭan) meaning "adversary" or "accuser". In the Hebrew Bible, ha-satan ("the satan") appears as a member of God's heavenly court, functioning...
Satchel is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the surname Satchel, which itself comes from an occupational name for a bag maker. The name is ultimately rooted in Old English sacc, meaning "sack" or "b...
Satish is a modern Indian masculine given name and patronymic surname, derived from Satisha. Satisha itself combines the name of the Hindu goddess Sati (meaning "true" or "virtuous" in Sanskrit) with the element īśa mean...
Satisha is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in Hindu culture. The name is a compound of Sati, the name of a Hindu goddess, and īśa meaning "ruler". Thus, Satisha means "lord of Sati". This name ser...
Satoru is a common masculine Japanese given name derived from the verb satoru, meaning “to know” or “understand.” It is closely connected to the Zen Buddhist concept of satori (enlightenment), making the name spiritually...
Satoshi (さとし, サトシ) is a common masculine Japanese given name, written variously with different kanji (logographic Chinese characters) that convey meanings such as “intelligent, clever” (聡), “wisdom, intellect” (智...
Saturday is an English given name derived from the English word for the day of the week, which comes from Old English Sæternesdæġ meaning "Saturn's day". The name is most commonly found in English-speaking African countr...
Saturn is a masculine given name of Latin origin. In Roman mythology, Saturn (Latin: Saturnus) was the god of agriculture, sowing, and harvest, and was revered as a father of Jupiter, Juno, and several other deities. The...