Shantel♡
Meaning: A French origin name, a variant of Chantal, meaning “stone” or “rock,” symbolizing strength and resilience.
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.
100 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "S"
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Sofie♡
Meaning: Form of Sophia: Wisdom (Greek).
Sarita♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac).
Stori♡
Meaning: History, tale.
Sekai♡
Meaning: Shona for “be humorous” or “laugh.”
Sallye♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Shermaine♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Sherry (from the Spanish word sherry—a fortified wine.) and Romaine (a Roman—Latin).
Sadie♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac and Ishmael); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Simisola♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “rest in wealth.”
Soleil♡
Meaning: A French name meaning “sun,” symbolizing warmth and radiance.
Shanette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Shira♡
Meaning: Song, poetry.
Samella♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Samantha (listener—Aramaic; asked of God—Hebrew) and Ella (beautiful fairy maiden—Old English; complete—German).
Sissell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sonia♡
Meaning: Form of Sonya, a form of Sophia: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Sharon♡
Meaning: A plain, a flat area (Hebrew).
Shikira♡
Meaning: Form of Shakera: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Shaka: Great king (Zulu, South Africa).
Shaleigh♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sharia♡
Meaning: Form of Shara: Bright, shining star (Swahili, East Africa).
Shonda♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Sheldon (from the settlement near the shelf or high plateau—English; surname or family name given for a first or middle name) and Rhonda (good lance or spear—Welsh).
Shalome♡
Meaning: Form of Salam: Peace (Senegal).
Sharonda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shacora♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shanice♡
Meaning: An English origin name, a variant of Shanice, meaning “grace,” symbolizing elegance and beauty.
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).
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).
Saffron♡
Meaning: Yellow flower.
Sherise♡
Meaning: Form of Cerise, from the French word cerise: Cherry-colored, cherry-flavored (French).
Safiyyah♡
Meaning: Form of Safiyya: Serene; pure; best friend (sah-FEE-yah—Arabic, North Africa).
Sonyelle♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Sonya, a form of Sophia: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Sherley♡
Meaning: Form of Shirley: From the bright meadow (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Shealynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sharion♡
Meaning: Form of Sharon: A plain, a flat area (Hebrew).
Shukura♡
Meaning: Swahili for “grateful.”
Steevie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Samaria♡
Meaning: Place name—region and ancient kingdom of Palestine.
Sahara♡
Meaning: Desert, wilderness.
Samuella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sirena♡
Meaning: Enchanting, siren.
Starla♡
Meaning: Meaning “star,” symbolizing brightness and individuality.
Shawna♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Shawn, a form of Sean, the Irish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Shirene♡
Meaning: Pleasant, charming.
Sundhya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shareese♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Cerise: Cherry, cherry-flavored (seh-REEZ—French).
Shani♡
Meaning: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Sonja♡
Meaning: Scandinavian form of Sonya, a form of Sophia: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Sanaa♡
Meaning: Meaning “work of art” in Swahili, it is a sophisticated name associated with creativity and expression.
Sharonne♡
Meaning: Form of Sharon: A plain, a flat area (Hebrew).
Shaneé♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Sabella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sharmian♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sarena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sachine♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shekita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shatema♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shakeia♡
Meaning: Form of Shakiya, a form of Shachariya: Dawn, morning (Hebrew).
Shakena♡
Meaning: Form of Shakinah: God's manifested glory; God's presence (Hebrew).
Sabra♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “patience.”
Saber♡
Meaning: Form of Sabir: Patient (Swahili, East Africa).
Shahla♡
Meaning: Having bluish-black eyes; beautiful eyes (Arabic, North Africa; Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Sakira♡
Meaning: Grateful, thankful.
Shattikia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sheri♡
Meaning: Form of Sherry, from the Spanish word sherry: A fortified wine.
Shawnta♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Samantha♡
Meaning: An Aramaic origin name meaning “listener.”
Salome♡
Meaning: Safe (SOL-ah-may—Swahili, East Africa).
Sophia♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “wisdom.”
Shekinah♡
Meaning: Divine presence.
Samoy♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shirlette♡
Meaning: Form of Shirley: From the bright meadow (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Shalise♡
Meaning: Tranquil, serene.
Stylisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shanice♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shani: Wonderful, marvelous; circumstance (Swahili, East Africa).
Solette♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Sue♡
Meaning: Form of Susan: Lily or graceful lily (Hebrew).
Shaquelle♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Shaquille: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shakil: Handsome, well developed (Arabic, North Africa).
Saray♡
Meaning: Form of Sarai, a form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac).
Shantana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shaila♡
Meaning: Goddess of peace.
Saquita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Shakayla♡
Meaning: Gift of God.
Shaniqua♡
Meaning: Modern American origin, showcasing creativity.
Stacii♡
Meaning: Form of Stacie, a form of Anastasia: Of the resurrection (Greek).
Shatika♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sal♡
Meaning: Form of Sallie or Sally, a form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Samantha♡
Meaning: Listener (Aramaic).
Sasha♡
Meaning: A Russian origin name, a diminutive of the name Alexander, meaning “defender of the people,” symbolizing strength and protection.
Sharita♡
Meaning: Dear, beloved.
Shawna♡
Meaning: Derived from “Shawn,” with a gentle, graceful feel.
Solara♡
Meaning: Inspired by the sun, symbolizing light and positivity.
Shatisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Shabiata♡
Meaning: Form of Shaba: Copper (Bantu, Sub-Saharan Africa).
Shakeerah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Shaka: Great king (Zulu, South Africa).
Sontrell♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Staaj♡
Meaning: Form of Staajabu: Surprised (Swahili, East Africa).
Shenita♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Sula♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Sulaiman: Peaceful (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Sally♡
Meaning: Form of Sarah: Princess (Hebrew; Old Testament); joyful (Swahili, East Africa).
Sylvia♡
Meaning: Form of Silvia, feminine form of Silvius: From the wood or forest (Latin).
Sonsyrea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.