Boy Names
Boy names starting with S
1,193 names
1193 boy names starting with S, most popular first. Includes names used for both boys and girls.
- Santosh♂सन्तोषContentment, satisfaction, happiness
- Sagar♂सागरOcean, sea
- Suman♂सुमनFlower
- Sujan♂सुजनGood person
- Sunil♂सुनिलDeep blue, dark blue
- Saroj♂सरोजLotus
- Suraj♂सुरजThe sun
- Subash♂सुवासFragrance, sweet scent (suvas)
- Sanjay♂सञ्जयVictorious, triumphant
- Sabin♂सबिनA Latin tribal name
- Sushil♂सुशीलOf good character
- Sudip♂सुदिपVery bright
- Sandesh♂सन्देशMessage, news
- Saurav♂सौरभFragrance, aroma
- Sandeep♂सन्दीपLit lamp
- Sumit♂सुमितGood friend
- Sandip♂सन्दीपLit lamp
- Suresh♂सुरेशLord of the gods
- Sushant♂सुशान्तVery calm, peaceful and quiet in nature
- Surendra♂सुरेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Sanjeev♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Shiva♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Samir♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Saugat♂सौगातGift, present
- Sudeep♂सुदिपVery bright
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Sameer♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Sachin♂सचिनPure, existence
- Shankar♂शंकरGiver of welfare and bliss
- Susan♂सुसनLily
- Shyam♂श्यामDark, dusky
- Sanjaya♂सञ्जयVictorious, triumphant
- Sujit♂सुजितWell won
- Sudarshan♂सुदर्शनGood-looking, beautiful
- Surya♂सूर्यThe sun
- Subodh♂सुबोधEasily understood
- Shree♂श्रीProsperity, splendour, auspiciousness
- Sulav♂सुलभEasily available, accessible
- Satish♂सतीशLord of truth
- Sangam♂सङ्गमConfluence, meeting point of rivers
- Shubham♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Sagun♂सगुनAuspicious omen
- Siddhartha♂सिद्धार्थOne who has accomplished his aim
- Shiv♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Sanam♂सनमBeloved, dear one
- Sundar♂सुन्दरBeautiful, handsome
- Sailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Shailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Sijan♂सिजनCreation, a creative act
- Suyog♂सुयोगGood opportunity
- Samrat♂सम्राटEmperor, supreme ruler
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Sushan♂सुशनLily
- Sanjit♂संजितCompletely victorious
- Sanjog♂संजोगCoincidence, union, chance meeting
- Shekhar♂शेखरCrest, peak, summit
- Sudhir♂सुधीरVery wise, resolute
- Shailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Sonu♂♀सोनुAffectionate name meaning gold or golden
- Subhash♂सुभाषFragrance, sweet scent (suvas)
- Safal♂सफलSuccessful, fruitful
- Shambhu♂शम्भुAbode of joy
- Sahil♂साहिलShore, coast
- Sanjeeb♂सञ्जीवLife-giving, reviving
- Subas♂सुवासFragrance, sweet scent (suvas)
- Subham♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Sanjib♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Shirish♂♀शिरीषFlower of the Shirish (Albizia) tree
- Srijan♂सृजनCreation
- Subarna♂सुवर्णGold
- Sakar♂साकारHaving form
- Samundra♂समुन्द्रOcean, sea
- Sanish♂सनिश
- Sanjiv♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sujeet♂सुजितWell won
- Sunny♂सन्नीBright and cheerful
- Sanjeet♂संजीतCompletely victorious
- Satya♂♀सत्यTruth
- Saurab♂सौरभFragrance, aroma
- Saurabh♂सौरभFragrance, aroma
- Shashi♂शशीThe moon
- Shrawan♂श्रवणHearing
- Siddhant♂सिद्धान्तPrinciple, doctrine
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Sugam♂सुगमEasy and accessible
- Sushanta♂सुशान्तVery calm, peaceful and quiet in nature
- Saman♂समनEqual, alike
- Sarad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Subin♂सुबिन
- Sudhan♂सुधनGood wealth
- Samip♂समिपNear, close
- Samit♂समितCollected, gathered
- Saksham♂सक्षमCapable, competent
- Shital♂♀शीतलCool, calm, soothing
- Sankalpa♂संकल्पResolve, determination, solemn vow
- Shashwat♂शाश्वतEternal, everlasting, permanent
- Shreedhar♂श्रीधरBearer of Lakshmi
- Shreejan♂श्रीजनCreation
- Sishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Sita♂♀सीताFurrow
- Sital♂♀शीतलCool, calm, soothing
- Sovit♂शोभितAdorned, beautiful, splendid
- Subrat♂सुब्रतOne devoted to good vows
- Sudan♂सुदनGood wealth
- Sudin♂सुदिनGood day
- Suprim♂सुप्रिमHighest, greatest
- Suvash♂सुवासFragrance, sweet scent (suvas)
- Sabal♂सबलStrong, powerful
- Sajal♂सजलMoist, full of water
- Sarthak♂सार्थकMeaningful, fruitful, successful
- Shanta♂♀शान्ताCalm, peaceful, tranquil
- Susil♂सुशीलOf good character
- Sajjan♂सज्जनBeloved, dear one
- Shakti♂शक्तिPower, strength, energy
- Shashank♂शशांकThe moon
- Sheetal♂♀शीतलCool, calm, soothing
- Shrijan♂सृजनCreation
- Shuvam♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Sailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
Other letters
Guide
Nepali boy names starting with S, with meanings
S is the largest letter group for Nepali boy names, with 1,193 names. Devanagari divides the sound three ways: 861 names begin with स, 330 with श and one with ष, the retroflex sh. A single name also begins with ए, which is why a few spellings in this group look unexpected.
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Three kinds of S
स is a clean s, श is the softer sh, and ष appears in just one name. Santosh (सन्तोष) even ends with that rare ष.
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Calm and contentment
Santosh means contentment, satisfaction and peace of mind. Sushant means very calm, peaceful and quiet, and Sushil means of good character, gentle and courteous.
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Light and sky
Suraj means the sun. Sudip means very bright, a beautiful shining lamp, and Sandeep means a lit lamp, one who spreads light.
Popular S names for baby boys in Nepali
Santosh (सन्तोष) means contentment, satisfaction and peace of mind. Sagar means ocean or sea, a wide and steady name. Suman means flower, and also good-minded, cheerful and pleasant. Sujan means a good person, wise, virtuous and kind-hearted. Sunil means deep blue, dark blue, like the sky, while Saroj means lotus, born of a lake. Suraj means the sun. Many of these open with su-, and names starting with su gathers the rest.
S names for light, good character and good news
Sandeep means a lit lamp, illuminated, one who spreads light, and Sudip means very bright, a beautiful shining lamp. Sushil means of good character, gentle and courteous, and Sushant means very calm, peaceful and quiet. Sanjay means victorious, and is also the charioteer who narrated the Mahabharata war to Dhritarashtra. Sandesh means a message or news. Suresh means lord of the gods, an epithet of Indra. Browse boy names starting with S for the whole group.
Tips for parents
- Check whether the name begins with स or श, since English writes both with an S.
- Short names such as Suraj, Suman and Sagar are easy to call and to spell abroad.
- If you like a calm meaning, compare Sushant, Sushil and Santosh side by side.
- Say the full name with your surname to hear how the two s sounds meet.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali boy names starting with S?
Santosh, Sagar, Suman, Sujan, Sunil, Saroj and Suraj all belong here. Santosh means contentment, Sagar means ocean, and Suraj means the sun.
Why are there so many S names in Nepali?
स and श are both common opening letters, with 861 and 330 names in this group. English writes both with an S, so the list runs long even before the rarer ष spellings.
What does Sandeep mean?
Sandeep means a lit lamp, or one who is illuminated and spreads light. It is written सन्दीप, and Sandip is the same name in a shorter spelling.
Where can I see S names for girls?
Our girl names starting with S page has them, and names starting with S covers both.