Sarian♡
Meaning: Blend of two names, such as Sarah (princess—Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac; joyful—Swahili, East Africa) and Ann (form of Hannah: graceful one; merciful—Hebrew; Old Testament—mother of Samuel).
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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Sitara♡
Meaning: Star, guiding light.
Suzanne♡
Meaning: French form of Susan: Lily or graceful lily (Hebrew).
Shanetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Sirena♡
Meaning: Enchanting, siren.
Shawna♡
Meaning: Derived from “Shawn,” with a gentle, graceful feel.
Shaneeka♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Sallye♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Stephanie♡
Meaning: Crowned one (English; French; Greek; Latin).
Senedra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shannon♡
Meaning: Old, wise (Irish).
Synthia♡
Meaning: Form of Cynthia: Moon (Greek).
Shani♡
Meaning: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Sydney♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “wide island.”
Sonali♡
Meaning: Sanskrit origin, meaning “golden.”
Shatisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sherron♡
Meaning: Form of Sharon: A plain (Hebrew); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Samira♡
Meaning: Companion, entertaining.
Sukey♡
Meaning: Form of Susan: Lily or graceful lily (Hebrew).
Sadye♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac and Ishmael); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Sherry♡
Meaning: From the Spanish word sherry: A fortified wine.
Sharony♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Sharon: A plain, a flat area (Hebrew).
Sherease♡
Meaning: Form of Cerise, from the French word cerise: Cherry-colored, cherry-flavored (French).
Shavvon♡
Meaning: Form of Siobhán, the Irish form of Joan, a feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Soraya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shovette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sharmian♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shakenya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Starlette♡
Meaning: Little star.
Sophia♡
Meaning: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Saraiyah♡
Meaning: Princess of God.
Saquita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sable♡
Meaning: Inspired by the color black, symbolizing elegance and depth.
Shanice♡
Meaning: An English origin name, a variant of Shanice, meaning “grace,” symbolizing elegance and beauty.
Sofie♡
Meaning: Form of Sophia: Wisdom (Greek).
Selfina♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown. Surname or family name given for a first or middle name (Indonesia).
Sacha♡
Meaning: Form of Sasha, Russian shortened form of Alexandra: Helper and defender of mankind (Greek).
Saundra♡
Meaning: Form of Sandra, a form of Alexandra: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Shawna♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Shawn, a form of Sean, the Irish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Shadae♡
Meaning: Form of Folashade: Honor bestows a crown (Yoruba, Nigeria); SHA-day.
Stylisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sharonda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sidra♡
Meaning: Tree by the river.
Shakayla♡
Meaning: Gift of God.
Shukura♡
Meaning: Swahili for “grateful.”
Shirene♡
Meaning: Pleasant, charming.
Shakia♡
Meaning: Form of Shachariya: Dawn, morning (Hebrew).
Sharonda♡
Meaning: Blending Sharon and Rhonda, a name with warmth and grace.
Stacey♡
Meaning: Form of Stacie, a form of Anastasia: Of the resurrection (Greek).
Shaina♡
Meaning: Form of Sheina: Beautiful (Hebrew).
Sakeena♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Muslim).
Staaj♡
Meaning: Form of Staajabu: Surprised (Swahili, East Africa).
Shakena♡
Meaning: Form of Shakinah: God's manifested glory; God's presence (Hebrew).
Sara♡
Meaning: Joyful; gives pleasure (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Shakima♡
Meaning: Wisdom, sage.
Sherri♡
Meaning: Form of Sherry, from the Spanish word sherry: A fortified wine.
Sarah♡
Meaning: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac).
Sierra♡
Meaning: Word name—form of the topographic word sierra: A range of hills or mountains having a saw-toothed appearance.
Sachine♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shirlette♡
Meaning: Form of Shirley: From the bright meadow (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Sonsyrea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Soyini♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown. Possibly a feminine form of the male name Soya: We shall go (Xhosa, South Africa).
Syvilla♡
Meaning: Form of Sybilla, a form of Sybil, a form of Sibyl: Prophetess (Greek).
Sharonne♡
Meaning: Form of Sharon: A plain, a flat area (Hebrew).
Saber♡
Meaning: Form of Sabir: Patient (Swahili, East Africa).
Scarlett♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the color red.
Shahla♡
Meaning: Having bluish-black eyes; beautiful eyes (Arabic, North Africa; Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Sariya♡
Meaning: Noble, protective.
Shacora♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sherian♡
Meaning: Form of Sharon: A plain (Hebrew); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Sherokee♡
Meaning: Form of Cherokee: The real people (Cherokee, Native North American); the name of indigenous people originally from the southeastern part of the United States.
Salina♡
Meaning: Salt, moon.
Sonya♡
Meaning: Form of Sophia: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Shevon♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Samoy♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Symphony♡
Meaning: Inspired by music, symbolizing harmony and creativity.
Solara♡
Meaning: Inspired by the sun, symbolizing light and positivity.
Shantel♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Shalonda♡
Meaning: Combining Sharon and Rhonda, meaning “gentle” or “graceful.”
Sarita♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac).
Shaquar♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shanell♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Shonice♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Savannah♡
Meaning: A Spanish origin name meaning “treeless plain.”
Selma♡
Meaning: Place name—cities in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Indiana, and Iowa.
Shaquira♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shea♡
Meaning: Admirable, dauntless.
Sissell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sabella♡
Meaning: Consecrated to God.
Shanita♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Shannon (old, wise—Irish) and Anita (Spanish form of Ann; graceful one—Hebrew).
Shoiban♡
Meaning: Form of Siobhán (pronounced zhuh-VAHN), Irish form of Joan, feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Savonya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shareena♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Sharon: A plain, a flat area (Hebrew).
Sadie♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac and Ishmael); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Salome♡
Meaning: Safe (SOL-ah-may—Swahili, East Africa).
Sydney♡
Meaning: From St. Denis, France (Old French).
Shonee♡
Meaning: Form of Shawna, a feminine form of Shawn, a form of Sean, the Irish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Sheneska♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Sadira♡
Meaning: Lotus tree.
Samantha♡
Meaning: Listener (Aramaic).