Girls names starting with S

صفية

Safiya embodies serene simplicity, a gentle soul untainted by the world's complexities, with a heart as pure as a desert dawn and a spirit as unassuming as a quiet moonlit sky.

سيلا

Sila, a gentle whisper of Arabic origin, evoking serene tranquility and peaceful connection, symbolizing harmony and stillness in the midst of life's flowing currents.

سيلين-تركي

Derived from the moonlight reflected upon the sea, Selin embodies a serene, celestial elegance—a calm yet luminous spirit that carries the quiet grace of tides and starlit nights.

سما-تركي

Sema-Turki carries the grace of the boundless sky, blending serene elevation with a noble spirit. A name reflecting infinite horizons, deep wisdom, and a soul forever reaching upward.

صفية

Pure, selected, the chosen one. Name of Safiyya bint Huyayy, wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

سلمى

Safe, free from harm. A classic Arabic name conveying peace, wellness, and integrity.

سارا

Princess (variant of Sarah). A truly universal name shared across cultures, languages, and religions.

شروق

the dawning light; the first rays of sunrise on the horizon; radiant beginning

سمية

High, elevated. Name of Sumayyah bint Khayyat, the first martyr of Islam and mother of the companion Ammar ibn Yasir.

صَدَف

Seashell — vessel that holds the pearl; symbol of protection and hidden treasure.

شام

The Levant (Syria); or a beauty mark on the face — a melodic, evocative name.

شيخة

Noble lady of high standing — possessor of wisdom and elevated rank.

سبا

Gentle morning breeze (Persian). Also mentioned in the Quran (Surat Saba) as the kingdom of Queen Bilqis.

سيلين

Flowing, like a stream. From Turkish sel (flowing water). Evokes vitality and gentle strength.

ستاره

Star (Persian). A romantic poetic name common in Iran and Afghanistan.

سيفدا

Deep love, passion. From Arabic sawda (the dark passion that grips the heart). Romantic and intense.

شيرين

Sweet, charming (Persian). Made immortal by the Persian love epic "Khusrow and Shirin".

سحر

Dawn, Beautiful sunshine of the sun and day

صُبَيْحَة

Beautiful , Coming or arriving in the morning, fem. of Sabih.

سَابِعة

Saabih is an Arabic name for boys that means clear, beautiful.

سَابِق

The first in a race, Name of a Sahabi (RA) who was the servant of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).

صَابِرة

Patient, enduring, perseverance

صَابِه

Saaebah is an Arabic name for girls that means sensible, rational, intelligent.

صَافِح

Saafah is an Arabic name for girls that means frond, large and usually divided leaves in plants like palm trees and ferns.

صَافِية

Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God

صَايِرَة

Name of a Sahabiyyah (RA).

ساجده

Prostrating in prayer (salah), one who makes sajdah.

سَاكِنَة

Saakinah is an Arabic name for girls that means tranquil, calm, serene.

صَالِحَة

A name embodying profound righteousness and inner grace, Saaleha describes a soul flourishing in virtue, whose gentle character radiates goodness, purity, and a steadfast devotion to all that is.

سَالِكَة

Following, proceeding.

سَايح

Saayah is an Arabic name for girls that means effort, struggle.

صايده

Saayedah is an Arabic name for girls that dominant, chief, leader.

صَبَا

Sabaa evokes the gentle, refreshing breeze of dawn. It represents a spirit of youthful grace, carrying the quiet promise of new beginnings and a heart as light as air.

صَبَّاحة

Sabahah is an Arabic name for girls that means radiance, brilliance, beauty.

سِبْت

Firmness, stability, certainty, endurance, boldness, truth.

صَبْرَة

Sabbarah is an Arabic name for girls that means extremely patient, extremely enduring.

صَبُورَة

Very patient, enduring

سُبَيِّل

Way, path, road, route. It is one of the most common words in the Quran, mentioned over 160 times.

سُبَيْلَا

Sabeela is an indirect Quranic name for girls that has the same meaning as Sabeel. It means path, road, way. It is derived from the S-B-L root which is used often in the Quran.

سابين

Cool breeze of the morning

سابينا

From the name sabine an Italian culture

صُبَيْح

A name reflecting the first gentle light of dawn, embodying a radiant soul whose presence brings clarity, hope, and the quiet promise of a bright, beautiful beginning.

صَبِيَا

Captivating, enchanting, charming.

سابرينا

White rose, Princess, daughter of the king.

صبريه

Patient , Right thing to do, lucky hand.

صَدَاقَة

Sadaaqah is an Arabic name for girls that means friendship, affection, closeness.

سَادَات

Happiness, bliss, felicity, success.

صُدَيْقَة

Friend, companion, fem. of Sadiq.