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Italian first names beginning with the letter S

Italian	Etymology	English
Saba	From the Hebrew "Sheba", latinized as Sabas; converted.	N/A
Sabatino	Derived from the Hebrew "Sciabat"; born on the Sabbath or Saturday.	N/A
Sabazio	Derived from the Latin "Sabbatius", name given to those; born on Saturday.	N/A
Sabele	From the Latin, name of ethnic origin; from Sabina.	N/A
Sabina	Derived from the Latin "Sabìnus"; from Sabina.	N/A
Sabiniano	Derived from the Latin "Sabinianus"; belonging to the Sabines.	N/A
Sabino	Derived from the Latin "Sabìnus"; from the land of the Sabines.	N/A
Sabrina	Name of Celtic origin; slender, thin.	Sabrina
Sacerdote	From the Latin "Sacerdotis", derived from "sacerdos"; bishop. In early Christianity, sacerdos meant bishop.	N/A
Sadoc	Variation of the Hebrew name "Sadoq"; righteous, just.	N/A
Sadot	Derived from Hebrew, latinized as "Sadath"; righteous, just.	N/A
Saffiro	From the Latin "sapphirus"; precious, sapphire.	N/A
Saffo	Derived from Greek, latinized as "Sappho"; cultured, learned, erudite.	N/A
Sagare	Derived from Hebrew, latinized as "Sagar"; candid, pure.	N/A
Salaberga	From ancient High German, latinized as "Salaberga"; of illustrious nobility.	N/A
Saladino	From the Arabic "Salaheddin", derived from "Salyk" and "Hedd"; armed and powerful.	N/A
Salario	Derived from Latin; from the valley of the Tiber, location where there was a street called Salaria.	N/A
Salesio	Rarely found name that was once given in honor of Saint Francis of Sales.	N/A
Sallustia	From Latin; she who is healthy.	N/A
Sallustiano	Derived from the Latin "Salustianus"; son or follower of Sallustio. Found also as Sallustio.	N/A
Salome'	From the Aramaic "Schaloma", derived from "scialom"; happy.	N/A
Salomina	Diminutive of Salome' with the same meaning.	N/A
Salomone	From the Hebrew "Shelam"; peaceful.	Salomon
Salustio	Derived from the Latin "salus"; health. Found also as Sallustio.	N/A
Salutare	Derived from the Latin "Salutaris"; wishing health.	N/A
Salvatore	Derived from the Latin "Salvator"; savior, he who saves.	N/A
Salvino	Abbreviation of "Diotisalvi"; may God save you.	N/A
Salvio	Derived from the Latin "Salvius"; free, safe.	N/A
Salvo	Derived from the Latin "Salvus"; free, safe.	N/A
Samaritana	Derived from the Hebrew "Sciomeron"; woman from Samaria.	N/A
Samona	From Greek, latinized as "Samonas", originating from Samos.	N/A
Samuele	Derived from the Hebrew "Smenù-El"; God listened.	Samuel
Sancia	Feminine form of Sancio with the same meaning.	N/A
Sancio	Derived from the Spanish "Sancho", latinized as "Sancius"; good soul, good heart.	N/A
Sandalo	Derived from the Iberian, latinized as "Sandalus"; naive, simple.	N/A
Sano	Abrreviation of "Ansano"; in good health.	N/A
Sansone	Derived from Hebrew; small sun.	Samson
Santa	Derived from Latin; saintly.	N/A
Santaromana	Feminine name found mainly in the Emilia Romagna region; armed woman.	N/A
Sante	From the German "Sand"; truth. Found also as Santi.	N/A
Santina	Derived from Latin; small saint.	N/A
Santino	Derived from Latin; small or young saint.	N/A
Santippa	Feminine name derived from the Greek "Xanthippe"; blond rider. Found also as Santippe.	N/A
Santo	Derived from Latin; saint.	N/A
Santorre	Derived from the Greek "Xanthos"; golden blond. Found also as Santore and Santoro. Name given to those born on November 1st, All Saints Day, in Latin "Festum Sanctorum.	N/A
Santuccia	Name derived from Latin, found more often as Santuzza; small saint.	N/A
Santulo	Diminutive of Santo; small saint.	N/A
Sapiente	Derived from Latin; wise, prudent, intelligent.	N/A
Sapore	Derived from the Latin "sapor"; diplomatic, courteous.	N/A
Sara	Derived from the Hebrew "Sarah"; princess, lady.	N/A
Sarbello	From the Celtic "Sarbelius"; illustrious warrior.	N/A
Sario	Derived from Celtic; cleans, eradicates.	N/A
Sarmata	Name of ethnic origin; from Sarmazia.	N/A
Satiro	Derived from the Latin "Satyrus"; easy going, good hearted.	N/A
Sativola	Derived from Gaelic; learned woman.	N/A
Satore	Derived from the Latin "Sator"; cultivate, disseminate.	N/A
Saturniano	From Latin; sated, satisfied.	N/A
Saturnina	Feminine form of the Latin name "Saturnius"; malincoly, sad.	N/A
Saturnino	Derived from the Latin "Saturninus"; with a sad personality.	N/A
Saturno	Derived from the Latin "Saturnus", epiteth given to the god of agriculture; cultivator, disseminator.	N/A
Saturo	Derived from the Latin "Saturus; sated, satisfied.	N/A
Saul	From the Aramaic "Shaul", found also as "Saulle" and "Saulo"; desired, sought after.	N/A
Saverio	From the Spanish "Xavier"; luminous.	N/A
Savignano	Name of ethnic origin; from Savigny, locality found in France.	N/A
Savina	Feminine form of the Latin name "Savinus"; from Sabina.	N/A
Saviniano	From the Latin "Savinianus"; from Sabina.	N/A
Savino	Variation of the Latin name "Sabinus"; from Sabina.	N/A
Scolastica	Feminine form of the Latin name "Scolasticus"; woman teacher.	N/A
Scubicolo	From Celtic, latinized as "Scubiculus"; well built.	N/A
Sebaldo	Derived from ancient German, latinized as "Sebaldus"; achiever of victories..	N/A
Sebastiana	Feminine form of Sebastiano with the same meaning.	N/A
Sebastiano	Derived from the Latin "Sebastianus; famous, illustrious.	N/A
Sebbo	From Gaelic, latinized as "Sebbus"; pale, ashen. Found also as Sebbe.	N/A
Seconda	Feminine form of Secondo with the same meaning.	N/A
Secondario	From the Latin "Secundarius"; after the first.	N/A
Secondiano	From the Latin "Secundianus"; belonging to Secondo.	N/A
Secondilla	Diminutive of Seconda with the same meaning.	N/A
Secondina	Derived from "Secundina", name of a Roman people who resided in Gaul, near present day Belgium.	N/A
Secondino	Masculine form of Secondina with the same meaning.	N/A
Secondo	Derived from the Latin "Secundus, name of numeral origin usually given to the second born child.	N/A
Secondolo	Diminutive of Secondo with the same meaning.	N/A
Selene	Derived from the Greek word "Selene", tha moon; divine being, luminous. Found also as Selena or in the masculine as Selenio.	N/A
Selesio	Derived from the Greek adjective "Selas"; he who shines brightly.	N/A
Seleuco	Derived from the Latin "Seleucus, name of ethnic origin; from Seleucia, locality in Asia Minor.	N/A
Semiramide	From the Assyrian "Samuramat"; he who loves doves.	N/A
Sempronio	Derived from the Greek "Sympeiros"; expert.	N/A
Senatore	From the Latin "Senator", derived from "senex"; wise.	N/A
Senesio	Name of Latin origin, derived from "senex"; ancient, wise old man.	N/A
Sennen	Ancient Latin name derived from the Hebrew "Senneser"; ivory treasure.	N/A
Senoc	Derived from Greek; old man.	N/A
Senofonte	Derived from the Greek "Xenophon"; he who exterminates .	N/A
Senorina	Derived from Celtic; young virgin.	N/A
Senta	Name of ethnic origin, from Slavic; from Zenta, ancient city in Yugoslavia.	N/A
Sequano	Derived from the Latin "Sequanus"; belonging to the Sequani, ancient tribe from Gaul, near Belgium.	N/A
Serafina	Feminine form of Serafino; sweet, most pure.	N/A
Serafino	Derived from the Hebrew "Seraph", latinized as "Seraphicus"; shining angel.	N/A
Serapia	Feminine name derived from the Latin "Serapion"; luminous, bright as the sun.	N/A
Serapione	Derived from Latin, originally Egyptian; the sun.	N/A
Serena	Feminine name of Latin origin; pure, happy.	N/A
Serenella	Diminutive of Serena with the same meaning.	N/A
Serenico	Variation of Sereno with the same meaning.	N/A
Sereno	Derived from the Latin "Serenus"; tranquil, serene.	N/A
Sergio	Derived from the Latin "Sergius"; to save, watch over, take care of.	N/A
Serotina	From Latin; late, tardive.	N/A
Servando	Derived from the Latin "Servandus"; servant.	N/A
Servazio	From the latin "Servatius", derived from "servatus"; saved.	N/A
Servidio	Name of Latin origin; he who serves God. Found also as Servadio and Servideo.	N/A
Serviliano	From the latin "Servilianus"; belonging to the Servilia family, ancient family from Albania.	N/A
Servilio	Derived from the latin "Servilianus"; belonging to the Servilia family.	N/A
Servo	Derived from the latin "Servus"; servant, or son of Servio.	N/A
Servolo	Derived from Latin; loves to serve.	N/A
Servulo	Derived from the latin "Servulus"; he who is a servant.	N/A
Sesto	From the latin "Sestius", derived from "sextus"; sixth.	N/A
Set	Derived from the Hebrew "Shat"; placed, put ther by God. Found also as Seth.	N/A
Settimia	Feminine form of the name Settimio with the same meaning.	N/A
Settimino	Diminutive of Settimo; born in seven months or born in the seventh month.	N/A
Settimio	Variation of Settimo, derived from the Latin name "Septimus"; name commonly given to the seventh child.	N/A
Settimo	Derived from the Latin name "Septimus"; name given to the seventh child.	N/A
Severa	Feminine form of Severo; austere, unyielding.	N/A
Severiano	Derived from the Latin "Severianus"; belonging to the Severo.	N/A
Severino	Diminutive of the name Severo; he who is rather stern, austere.	N/A
Severo	Derived from the Latin "Severus"; austere, stern.	N/A
Siagrio	From Greek, latinized as "Syagrius"; pig hunter.	N/A
Siardo	From Celtic, similar to Sario; cleanser.	N/A
Sibilla	Derived from the Doric "siòs" and "bolla"; she who makes known God's will.	N/A
Sicario	From Hebrew; messenger, he who acts in the name of God.	N/A
Sico	From Greek, latinized as "Sicus"; fig.	N/A
Sicuro	Derived from the latin "Sicurus"; brave, secure.	N/A
Sidonia	Name of ethnic origin; from Sidone, ancient Phoenician locality.	N/A
Sidonio	Derived from the Hebrew "Zidoni"; born in Sidone, ancient Phoenician locality. Found also as Sydney.	N/A
Sigfrido	Derived from the ancient German "Siegfrid"; victorious defender.	N/A
Sigiberto	Derived from the ancient German "Sigibert"; famous for his victories.	N/A
Sigismondo	From the ancient German "Sigibert", derived from "sieg" and "mund"; victorious protector..	N/A
Sila	From Greek, latinized as "Silas"; considerate.	N/A
Silano	Name of ethnic origin; from Sila.	N/A
Silvano	From the latin "Silvanus", derived from "silva"; inhabitant of the forest. Used in the feminine as Silvana.	N/A
Silverio	Derived from the Latin "Silverius"; he who loves the forest.	N/A
Silvestro	From the latin "Silvester", derived from "silva"; he who lives in the woods or forest.	N/A
Silvia	Feminine form of Silvio with the same meaning. Found also as Silviana.	N/A
Silviano	Derived from Latin; he who loves the woods.	N/A
Silvino	Derived from Latin; he who loves the woods.	N/A
Silvio	Derived from the latin "Silvius"; he who loves to live in the forest.	N/A
Simeone	Derived from the Hebrew "Scimeon"; he who was sent by God.	N/A
Similiano	Derived from the Latin "similianus"; he who backs up his words.	N/A
Simitrio	From Greek, latinized as "Sinitrius"; contemporary.	N/A
Simmaco	Derived from the Greek "Symmachos"; brother in arms, battle ally.	N/A
Simone	Derived from the Aramaic "Shimeon"; he who listens to and obeys God.	N/A
Simonino	Diminutive of Simone with the same meaning.	N/A
Simplicia	Feminine form of Simplicio with the same meaning.	N/A
Simpliciano	Derived from Latin; he who loves the simple life.	N/A
Simplicio	Derived from Latin; he who good, simple.	N/A
Sindinio	Derived from Greek, latinized as "Syndinius". Name of ethnic origin; from Sinda, city of Pisidia.	N/A
Sindolfo	Derived from ancient German, latinized as "Sindulphus"; powerful helper.	N/A
Sinesio	Derived from the Latin "Synesius". Name of ethnic origin; from Sines, locality in Portugal.	N/A
Sinfloriano	Derived from Celtic; old flower.	N/A
Sinforiano	Derived from Celtic; old flower.	N/A
Sinforosa	Feminine name of the Greek name "Symphoreo"; she who attracts all to her.	N/A
Sinfronio	Derived from Greek, latinized as "Symphronius"; he who loves to help his brother.	N/A
Sinisio	Variation of the name Sinesio with the same meaning.	N/A
Sinistro	Derived from the medieval French "gaucher"; on the side of the heart.	N/A
Sinizio	Variation of the name Sinesio with the same meaning.	N/A
Sintiche	Derived from Greek, latinized as "Syntyche"; plotter, conspirer.	N/A
Sira	Feminine name of Latin origin; inhabitant of Sira, ancient locality in Cirenaica.	N/A
Sireno	Derived from Greek, latinized as "Sirenus"; sweet sounding crooner.	N/A
Siricio	Derived from Greek, latinized as "Syricius"; from Syria.	N/A
Siridione	Derived from the Latin "Syridion". Name of ethnic origin; belonging to the Sirii, ancient Asian people.	N/A
Siro	Derived from Greek "Seiros", latinized as "Sirius"; ardent, splendid.	N/A
Sisinio	Derived from the Phoenician; splendidly gracious.	N/A
Sisto	From the ancient German "Sigist", derived from "Siext"; victorious warrior.	N/A
Siviardo	From ancient German, latinized as "Siviardus"; teacher of victory.	N/A
Smaragdo	From "Smaragdus", ancient Latin for Smeraldo; shining, luminous.	N/A
Soave	Derived from the Latin "Suavis"; pleasing to the senses.	N/A
Sobele	From Hebrew, latinized as "Sobel"; converted.	N/A
Socrate	From the Greek "Sokrates", derived from "sòs" and "kràtos";very healthy, stable.	N/A
Sofia	Derived from the Greek "Sophìa"; knowledge.	N/A
Sofonia	From Hebrew, latinized as "Sophonia"; spiritually devoted to the Lord.	N/A
Sofronia	Feminine form of Sofronio; wise, temperate.	N/A
Sofronio	Derived from the Greek "Sophronos" latinized as "Sophron"; prudent, judicious.	N/A
Solange	Ancient feminine name of Celtic origin; unique, chosen. Found also as Solanga.	N/A
Solas	Very ancient name of Egyptian origin; axis, pillar of the sun. Found also as Solano.	N/A
Solennio	From the Latin "Solemnius" derived from "solemnis"; famous, magnificently decorated.	N/A
Solocone	From Greek, latinized as "Solochanus"; old person from Cilicia.	N/A
Solutore	Derived from the Latin "Solutor "; payer.	N/A
Sopatra	Feminine form of the Latin name "Sosipater"; savior of the father.	N/A
Sosipatro	From Greek, latinized as "Sosipater"; savior of the father.	N/A
Sosso	From Greek, latinized as "Sosius"; traditional, moderate.	N/A
Sostegno	Derived from Latin; support.	N/A
Sostene	Derived from the Greek "sos" and "sthenos"; strong healthy man.	N/A
Sosteneo	From Greek, latinized as "Sosthenesu"; son of Sostene.	N/A
Sostrato	Derived from Latin; far away, missed.	N/A
Sotera	Ancient feminine name given to girls who escaped great danger; saved, protected. Name given in honor of the three goddesses: Minerva, Diana and Juno.	N/A
Sotero	Derived from the Greek "Sooter"; savior.	N/A
Sozomene	From ancient Ionian; society's strength.	N/A
Sozonte	From ancient French "Soux", in its diminutive "Sousin", derived from the Latin "Clesus"; divine, magnificent. Found also as Sozzino and Sozzo.	N/A
Spano	Derived from the Latin "Spanus"; Spaniard.	N/A
Spartaco	From Greek, latinized as "Spartacus"; disseminator, spreader of seeds.	N/A
Speciosa	Feminine form of the Latin name "Speciosus"; magnificent, splendid.	N/A
Specioso	Derived from the Latin "Speciosus"; magnificent, beautiful.	N/A
Sperandea	Name of Latin origin; divine aspiration.	N/A
Speranza	Name derived from Latin origin; hope.	N/A
Speranzio	Masculine form of "Speranza" with the same meaning.	N/A
Sperato	Derived from the Latin "Speratus"; loved, desired.	N/A
Spes	Name of Latin origin; hope.	N/A
Spiridione	From the Greek "Speiridion"; gift, donation.	N/A
Spirito	Derived from the Latin "Spiritus"; breath.	N/A
Stache	Derived from the Greek "Stachys"; ear of corn.	N/A
Stanislao	Derived from the Polish "Stanislaw"; glory to the state.	N/A
Statteo	From Greek, latinized as "Stacteus"; scented like mirrh.	N/A
Stefania	Derived from the Latin "Stèphana"; crown, garland.	N/A
Stefano	From Greek, latinized as "Stèphanus"; crowned. Found also as Stefanio.	N/A
Stella	Derived from Latin; shining like a star.	N/A
Stercazio	Derived from the Latin "Stercatius"; fertilizes the land.	N/A
Stiliano	Derived from the Latin "Stylianus"; he who is righteous.	N/A
Stimmata	Typically found in southern Italy, its origins could be traced to the stigmatas of Saint Francis.	N/A
Stiriaco	From Greek, latinized as "Styriacus"; cold as ice.	N/A
Stratone	From Greek, latinized as "Stratonis"; soldier, enrolled in the army.	N/A
Stratonico	Derived from Greek, latinized as "Stratonicus", name of ethnic origin; from Stratonicea.	N/A
Sturmio	From ancient Saxon; tempestuous, noisy.	N/A
Successo	Derived from the Latin "successus"; he who succedes in his undertakings.	N/A
Suitberto	Derived from German, latinized as "Suitbertus"; famous, well known.	N/A
Sulpizio	Derived from the Latin "Sulpicius"; belonging to the Sulpicia family.	N/A
Surano	From Greek, latinized as "Suranus"; has beautiful legs.	N/A
Susanna	Derived from the Aramaic "Shoshana"; lily.	N/A
Svituno	From Gaelic, latinized as "Suithunus"; he who loves his neighbor.	N/A

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