Shakia♡
Meaning: Form of Shachariya: Dawn, morning (Hebrew).
African American Names for Girls Starting with S
S - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "S". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Shawna♡
Meaning: Derived from “Shawn,” with a gentle, graceful feel.
Solana♡
Meaning: Sunshine.
Shannon♡
Meaning: Old, wise (Irish).
Simisola♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “rest in wealth.”
Senedra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sarah♡
Meaning: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac).
Sabrina♡
Meaning: From the boundary line (English; Latin; Welsh).
Shareena♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Sharon: A plain, a flat area (Hebrew).
Sailaja♡
Meaning: Daughter of the mountain; Goddess Parvati (Hindi, India; Sanskrit).
Sable♡
Meaning: Inspired by the color black, symbolizing elegance and depth.
Shikira♡
Meaning: Form of Shakera: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Shaka: Great king (Zulu, South Africa).
Stacii♡
Meaning: Form of Stacie, a form of Anastasia: Of the resurrection (Greek).
Sahara♡
Meaning: Desert, wilderness.
Shawn♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Shawn, a form of Sean, the Irish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Shulana♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shekinah♡
Meaning: Divine presence.
Shaila♡
Meaning: Goddess of peace.
Shaniya♡
Meaning: A modern twist on Shania, often chosen for its unique sound.
Shaquira♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Safa♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Salome♡
Meaning: Safe (SOL-ah-may—Swahili, East Africa).
Savannah♡
Meaning: A Spanish origin name meaning “treeless plain.”
Safiyyah♡
Meaning: Form of Safiyya: Serene; pure; best friend (sah-FEE-yah—Arabic, North Africa).
Sacha♡
Meaning: Form of Sasha, Russian shortened form of Alexandra: Helper and defender of mankind (Greek).
Shantel♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Samella♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Samantha (listener—Aramaic; asked of God—Hebrew) and Ella (beautiful fairy maiden—Old English; complete—German).
Samira♡
Meaning: Companion, entertaining.
Shermaine♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Sherry (from the Spanish word sherry—a fortified wine.) and Romaine (a Roman—Latin).
Sheneska♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Sariya♡
Meaning: Noble, protective.
Sojourner♡
Meaning: Word name—One who stays for a brief time (Anglo-French; Middle English).
Saray♡
Meaning: Form of Sarai, a form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac).
Selfina♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown. Surname or family name given for a first or middle name (Indonesia).
Shantana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shakeerah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Shaka: Great king (Zulu, South Africa).
Sheri♡
Meaning: Form of Sherry, from the Spanish word sherry: A fortified wine.
Sapphire♡
Meaning: Inspired by the gemstone, symbolizing wisdom and beauty.
Shakayla♡
Meaning: Gift of God.
Soraya♡
Meaning: Jewel (Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Sydney♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “wide island.”
Suzanne♡
Meaning: French form of Susan: Lily or graceful lily (Hebrew).
Shanice♡
Meaning: An English origin name, a variant of Shanice, meaning “grace,” symbolizing elegance and beauty.
Shoiban♡
Meaning: Form of Siobhán (pronounced zhuh-VAHN), Irish form of Joan, feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Sally♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Samara♡
Meaning: Hebrew origin, meaning “protected by God” or “guardian”
Shirene♡
Meaning: Pleasant, charming.
Staaj♡
Meaning: Form of Staajabu: Surprised (Swahili, East Africa).
Sonsyrea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sandy♡
Meaning: Form of Sandra, a form of Alexandra: Helper and defender of mankind (Greek).
Sakira♡
Meaning: Grateful, thankful.
Sue♡
Meaning: Form of Susan: Lily or graceful lily (Hebrew).
Sanaa♡
Meaning: Meaning “work of art” in Swahili, it is a sophisticated name associated with creativity and expression.
Sierra♡
Meaning: A Spanish origin name meaning “mountain range.”
Saquita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shaniqua♡
Meaning: Modern American origin, showcasing creativity.
Shaneeka♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Shatika♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Salina♡
Meaning: Salt, moon.
Sammye♡
Meaning: Form of Samantha: Listener (Aramaic).
Shattikia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sharifa♡
Meaning: Distinguished; honorable; outstanding; noble (shah-REE-fah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Shanette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Shealynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shira♡
Meaning: Song, poetry.
Shevonne♡
Meaning: Form of Siobhán, the Irish form of Joan, a feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Shanita♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Shannon (old, wise—Irish) and Anita (Spanish form of Ann; graceful one—Hebrew).
Shaista♡
Meaning: Polite, courteous.
Sonyelle♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Sonya, a form of Sophia: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Sadie♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac and Ishmael); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Sharae♡
Meaning: Form of Shara: Bright, shining star (Swahili, East Africa).
Sharonda♡
Meaning: Blending Sharon and Rhonda, a name with warmth and grace.
Sontrell♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shanice♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Shaleigh♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shyanne♡
Meaning: An English origin name, a variant of Siobhan, meaning “God is gracious,” symbolizing faith and devotion.
Sumayah♡
Meaning: Proud, blessed.
Solara♡
Meaning: Inspired by the sun, symbolizing light and positivity.
Soleil♡
Meaning: A French name meaning “sun,” symbolizing warmth and radiance.
Shatisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shantrel♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Shawnta♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sienna♡
Meaning: An Italian origin name referring to the city of Siena.
Sada♡
Meaning: Form of Shadae, a form of Folashade: Honor bestows a crown (Yoruba, Nigeria).
Shakeia♡
Meaning: Form of Shakiya, a form of Shachariya: Dawn, morning (Hebrew).
Sakeena♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Muslim).
Saber♡
Meaning: Form of Sabir: Patient (Swahili, East Africa).
Shaquelle♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Shaquille: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shakil: Handsome, well developed (Arabic, North Africa).
Shané♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Sitara♡
Meaning: Star, guiding light.
Saundra♡
Meaning: Form of Sandra, a form of Alexandra: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Shemika♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shanequa♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Silvia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Silvius: From the wood or forest (Latin).
Samantha♡
Meaning: An Aramaic origin name meaning “listener.”
Serenity♡
Meaning: Meaning “peaceful” or “calm,” this name embodies tranquility.
Sonya♡
Meaning: Form of Sophia: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Symphony♡
Meaning: Inspired by music, symbolizing harmony and creativity.
Serena♡
Meaning: Fair; bright; serene one (Latin).
Sybil♡
Meaning: Form of Sibyl: Prophetess (Greek).