Hindu Baby Names Starting With S (Boys & Girls)
Hindu Baby Names Starting With S
Looking for a Hindu baby name starting with the letter S? In Vedic tradition, the first sound of a child's name is often chosen from their birth nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra), making S-names especially meaningful for certain padas.
Below you'll find modern and traditional baby names beginning with S, with their meanings and origins.
Baby Boy Names Starting With S
Popular baby boy names with S: Shaurya, Shivansh, Shreyas, Siddharth, Sarthak, Samar and Sahil.
- Shaurya — valour, bravery
- Shivansh — a part of Lord Shiva
- Shreyas — best, most excellent, auspicious
- Siddharth — one who has attained his goals, the Buddha
- Sarthak — meaningful, successful
- Samar — evening conversation, war
- Sahil — the shore, a guide
Baby Girl Names Starting With S
- Saanvi — Goddess Lakshmi, knowledge
- Sara — pure, princess, essence
- Siya — Goddess Sita
- Sanya — born on Saturday, distinguished
- Shanaya — first ray of the sun, eminent
- Suhana — pleasant, beautiful
S Names and Nakshatra
In the traditional naming chart (Avakahada chakra), names beginning with S fit these birth-star padas — choose one only if it matches your baby's Janma Nakshatra:
| Syllable | Nakshatra (pada) | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| Sha (ष) | Hasta (2) | Virgo (Kanya) |
| Sa (सा) | Shatabhisha (2) | Aquarius (Kumbh) |
| Si (सी) | Shatabhisha (3) | Aquarius (Kumbh) |
| Su (सू) | Shatabhisha (4) | Aquarius (Kumbh) |
| Se (से) | Purva Bhadrapada (1) | Aquarius (Kumbh) |
| So (सो) | Purva Bhadrapada (2) | Aquarius (Kumbh) |
So S-names suit babies born under Aquarius and Virgo rashi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are good Hindu baby names starting with S?
Names like Saanvi (Goddess Lakshmi, knowledge), Shaurya (valour, bravery), Shivansh (a part of Lord Shiva), Shreyas (best, most excellent, auspicious), Siddharth (one who has attained his goals, the Buddha), Sarthak (meaningful, successful), Samar (evening conversation, war), Sahil (the shore, a guide), Sara (pure, princess, essence), Siya (Goddess Sita), Sanya (born on Saturday, distinguished), Shanaya (first ray of the sun, eminent) and Suhana (pleasant, beautiful) are popular choices.
How do I pick a name from nakshatra?
The birth nakshatra's pada gives auspicious starting syllables; a Kundli shows yours.
Which nakshatra is good for names starting with S?
S-names match Hasta pada 2 (Sha), Shatabhisha pada 2 (Sa), Shatabhisha pada 3 (Si), Shatabhisha pada 4 (Su), Purva Bhadrapada pada 1 (Se) and Purva Bhadrapada pada 2 (So).
Which rashi is S for?
Names starting with S belong to Aquarius (Kumbh) and Virgo (Kanya) rashi.