List of African Baby Names Meanings Starting with S

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Sabra

Sabra means "rest" in Hebrew. It was a common name in colonial New England, and is still used there. In recent decades, Sabra has come to be a word for a native-born Israeli [from Hebrew ṣābār: sabra, prickly pear], as the fruit is tough and dangerous-looking on the outside but sweet on the inside.

Meaning: Thorny cactus, to rest Origin: African

Sade

0% this week. Gender: Female Pronunciation: shah-day Meaning of Sade: "honor bestows a crown" Origin of Sade: Nigerian, Yoruba, diminutive of Folashade. Share Sade on Facebook Share on Facebook. Share Sade on Twitter Share on Twitter. Share Sade on Google Plus Share on Google+

Meaning: Sweetly singing Origin: African

Shandi

The meaning of the name “Shandi” is: “God is Gracious”.

Meaning: A familiar form of shana Origin: African-American

Shanee

Shanee is an Irish name for girls meaning God is gracious. Read below for Shanee's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings. If Shanee is the one, congratulations!

Meaning: A marvelous woman Origin: African

Semira

Hebrew Meaning: The name Semira is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Semira is: From heaven.

Meaning: Fulfilled Origin: African

Saidi

The meaning of the name Saidi is Fortunate, Auspicious. The origin of the name Saidi is Arabic. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. African form of Saeed.

Meaning: Helper Origin: African

Safara

The origin of the name Safara is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. Word from the Wolof language. People who like the name Safara also like: Alora, Sophia, Sade, Sarafina, Safiya, Imani, Alima.

Meaning: Her Place Origin: African

Sarda

The meaning of the name “Sarda” is: “Hurried”. Categories: Unisex Names. Gender: Both, Boy Names, Girl Names. Origins: African.

Meaning: Hurried Origin: African

Sarki

The meaning of the name Sarki is Chief. The origin of the name Sarki is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.

Meaning: Chief Origin: African

Seghen

The meaning of the name “Seghen” is: “Ostrich”. Categories: African Names, Kenyan Names, Swahili Names, Tanzanian Names, Unisex Names. Used in: African countries, Swahili speaking countries.

Meaning: Ostrich Origin: African