Looking for a Hindu baby girl name starting with the letter S? Here are 104 Hindu girl names beginning with S, each with its meaning, including Shreya (Auspicious; fortunate), Sanya (Prayer, radiant), Swara (Musical notes; self-shining).
Hindu names are usually rooted in Sanskrit. Many come from the names of gods and goddesses, the Vedas and the great epics, or from qualities such as courage, wisdom and devotion. Many families also consult the baby’s rashi or nakshatra, which suggests auspicious starting syllables, so it helps to have a long list for each letter.
Hindu girl names starting with S and their meanings
Shreya – Auspicious; fortunate
Sanya – Prayer, radiant
Swara – Musical notes; self-shining
Sneha – Affection; love
Samaira – Enchanting, entertaining
Saanvi – Goddess Lakshmi
Suhana – Beautiful; pleasant
Sadhana – Worship
Sagarika – Wave
Sakshi – Witness
Sandhya – Evening
Sangeeta – Music
Sanjana – Gentle
Saranya – Surrendered
Sarika – Nightingale
Sarita – River
Saraswati – Goddess of learning
Savita – Sun
Savitri – A devoted wife
Seema – Limit
Shakuntala – Heroine of Kalidasa’s play
Shalini – Modest
Shanti – Peace
Sharada – Goddess Saraswati
Sharmila – Shy
Shefali – Fragrant flower
Shikha – Flame
Shilpa – Sculpture
Shivani – Goddess Parvati
Shobha – Brilliance
Shraddha – Faith
Shruti – Vedas, hearing
Shubha – Auspicious
Siddhi – Achievement
Simran – Remembrance
Sita – Wife of Rama
Smita – Smiling
Sonal – Golden
Sucharita – Good character
Sudha – Nectar
Sujata – Well-born
Sukanya – Good girl
Sulochana – Beautiful eyes
Suman – Flower
Sunaina – Beautiful eyes
Sunanda – Pleasant
Sunita – Well-behaved
Supriya – Beloved
Surabhi – Fragrance
Surekha – Beautifully drawn
Sushma – Beautiful
Suvarna – Golden
Swati – A star
Sagari – Of the ocean
Sahana – Patience
Samiksha – Analysis
Samyukta – United
Sanchita – Collected
Sanvi – Goddess Lakshmi
Sarayu – A river
Sarojini – Lotus
Satvika – Goddess Durga
Saumya – Gentle
Shachi – Wife of Indra
Shailaja – Daughter of the mountain
Shambhavi – Goddess Parvati
Sharvani – Goddess Parvati
Shivangi – Beautiful
Shradha – Faith
Shravani – Born in Shravan
Shrinika – Goddess
Shveta – White
Smriti – Memory
Somya – Soft
Sonakshi – Golden-eyed
Srishti – Creation
Subhadra – Sister of Krishna
Suhani – Pleasant
Sumati – Wisdom
Suprabha – Radiant
Sushila – Good-natured
Suvidha – Convenience
Swapna – Dream
Swarna – Gold
Shreshtha – Best
Shalmali – A tree
Shyamala – Dusky
Soudamini – Lightning
Sthuti – Praise
Sanyukta – United
Sadhika – Achiever
Saishree – Divine
Samhita – Vedic text
Sampada – Wealth
Sarvani – Goddess Durga
Shaivi – Prosperity
Sharvari – Night
Shrividya – Goddess Lakshmi
Sindhuja – Born of the ocean
Sucheta – Attentive
Sugandha – Fragrant
Sunayana – Beautiful eyes
Suprita – Beloved
Swarnalata – Golden creeper
Tips for choosing the right name
- Consider how the name sounds in the languages your family speaks.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
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