This list includes 41 Spanish girl names that start with S, from “Sabela” to “Susana”. They range from traditional saints’ names and classics to regional variants and modern favorites, useful for parents, researchers, and bloggers.
Spanish girl names that start with S are female names common in Spanish-speaking countries. Many come from saints or the Virgin Mary; “Susana” and “Sabela” show biblical and Galician roots.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning & Origin.
Name: The name as commonly used in Spanish, giving you the standard spelling to choose or compare variants.
Pronunciation: A simple respelling (and optional IPA) so you can say the name correctly and confidently.
Meaning & Origin: Concise etymology and meaning that explain cultural background and significance for your selection.
Spanish girl names that start with S
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity/Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofía | soh-FEE-ah (/soˈfi.a/) | Wisdom; Greek origin via Latin | Very common in Spain & Latin America |
| Sara | SAH-rah (/ˈsaɾa/) | Princess; Hebrew origin | Very common |
| Susana | soo-SAH-nah (/suˈsana/) | Lily; Hebrew origin (variant of Shoshana) | Common, traditional |
| Silvia | SEEL-vyah (/ˈsilβja/) | Forest; Latin origin | Common, traditional |
| Sonia | SOH-nee-ah (/ˈsonja/) | Wisdom; Slavic/Grecian adoption | Common |
| Sandra | SAHN-drah (/ˈsandra/) | Defender of men (short for Alexandra) | Common |
| Salomé | sah-lo-MEH (/sa.loˈme/) | Peace; Hebrew/Biblical | Used, traditional |
| Soledad | soh-leh-DAHD (/soleˈðað/) | Solitude (from Nuestra Señora de la Soledad) | Traditional, common in Spain & Mexico |
| Salma | SAHL-mah (/ˈsalma/) | Peace; Arabic origin | Common in Latin America |
| Samantha | sah-MAN-tah (/saˈmanta/) | Listener? (English origin) | Common in Latin America |
| Selena | seh-LEH-nah (/seˈlena/) | Moon; Greek origin | Common in Latin America |
| Selene | seh-LEH-neh (/seˈlene/) | Moon goddess; Greek origin | Used |
| Soraya | soh-RAY-ah (/soˈɾaja/) | Riches; Persian origin | Used, popular in Spain |
| Sagrario | sah-GRAH-ree-oh (/saˈɣɾaɾjo/) | Tabernacle; religious term | Traditional, regional |
| Sol | sohl (/sol/) | Sun (Spanish word) | Increasingly common |
| Solana | soh-LAH-nah (/soˈlana/) | Sunny place; from sol | Used, stylish |
| Solange | so-LAHN-heh (/soˈlaŋxe/) | Sunlight (French/Latin roots) | Used occasionally |
| Serafina | seh-rah-FEE-nah (/seɾaˈfina/) | Burning ones; angelic seraphs | Traditional, used |
| Sabina | sah-BEE-nah (/saˈβina/) | From the Sabine people; Latin | Used, traditional |
| Sancha | SAHN-chah (/ˈsantʃa/) | Saintly (from Latin sancta) / medieval use | Historical, traditional |
| Sidonia | see-DOH-nee-ah (/siˈðonja/) | From Sidon (Phoenician city) | Traditional, literary |
| Sira | SEE-rah (/ˈsiɾa/) | Possibly from Arabic or short form of Cira | Used, modern |
| Simona | see-MOH-nah (/siˈmona/) | Listener; feminine of Simon | Used, traditional |
| Socorro | soh-KOR-roh (/soˈkoro/) | Relief/help; devotion to Our Lady of Socorro | Traditional, regional |
| Salvadora | sahl-vah-DOH-rah (/salβaˈdoɾa/) | Savior (feminine of Salvador) | Traditional |
| Sarai | sah-RYE (/saˈɾai/) | Princess (biblical, Sarah’s original name) | Used |
| Silvina | seel-VEE-nah (/silˈβina/) | Variant of Silvia; Latin roots | Regional: Argentina & Uruguay |
| Segunda | seh-GOON-dah (/seˈɣunda/) | Second born | Traditional, historical |
| Severa | seh-VEH-rah (/seˈβeɾa/) | Serious, solemn; Latin origin | Historical, rare |
| Sibila | see-BEE-lah (/siˈβila/) | Prophetess; from Sibyl | Historical, literary |
| Senda | SEN-dah (/ˈsenda/) | Path, way (Spanish word) | Modern, used |
| Samira | sah-MEE-rah (/saˈmiɾa/) | Companion in conversation; Arabic origin | Used in Spain & Latin America |
| Sabela | sah-BEH-lah (/saˈβela/) | Galician form of Isabel | Regional: Galicia |
| Serena | seh-REH-nah (/seˈɾena/) | Serene, calm; Latin origin | Used, modern |
| Sixta | SEEK-stah (/ˈsixta/) | Feminine of Sixtus; Latin roots | Historical, rare |
| Sigismunda | see-his-MOON-dah (/siɣisˈmunda/) | Victory-protector; Germanic origin | Historical, rare |
| Stella | STEH-lah (/ˈstela/) | Star; Latin origin | Used in Latin America & Spain |
| Salvadora | sahl-vah-DOH-rah (/salβaˈdoɾa/) | Savior (feminine) | Traditional |
| Salvación | sahl-vah-SYON (/salβaˈsjon/) | Salvation; religious term | Traditional, religious |
| Samanta | sah-MAN-tah (/saˈmanta/) | Variant of Samantha | Used |
Descriptions
Sofía
One of the most popular modern names across Spanish-speaking countries; elegant, international, many nicknames like Sofi.
Sara
Classic biblical name widely used in Spain and Latin America, short and timeless.
Susana
Longstanding Spanish favorite with nicknames Susy or Susana; literary and religious uses.
Silvia
Elegant Roman-derived name, common across generations; variants include Sylvie (fr.) and Silvina (Argentine variant).
Sonia
Used widely in Spanish countries since mid-20th century; simple and international.
Sandra
Popular from the mid-20th century; often a standalone name in Spanish-speaking regions.
Salomé
Biblical name with a dramatic, lyrical sound; used in Spain and Latin America.
Soledad
Religious origin linked to the Virgin of Soledad; often shortened to Sol or Sole.
Salma
Popular especially in Mexico and among families with Arabic-influenced heritage; modern and short.
Samantha
Imported name that became popular from late 20th century; often pronounced without the English “th”.
Selena
Famous via artists and literature; romantic, melodic name widely used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Selene
Classical, mythological name occasionally used in Spain and Latin America.
Soraya
Exotic-sounding name made familiar in Spanish culture, especially since late 20th century.
Sagrario
Religious name tied to Catholic devotion (Nuestra Señora del Sagrario); rare but traditionally Spanish.
Sol
Short, modern choice often independent from Soledad; bright and simple.
Solana
Has a lyrical, pastoral feel; used both as given name and surname in Spanish contexts.
Solange
French-origin name used in Spanish-speaking areas; elegant and slightly formal.
Serafina
Religious and literary tone; classic Spanish feminine form of Serafin.
Sabina
Ancient Roman-rooted name with historical and saintly associations; graceful and classic.
Sancha
Historically significant medieval Spanish name borne by queens and nobles; rare today but culturally important.
Sidonia
Historical and somewhat literary Spanish name, seen in medieval sources and saints.
Sira
Short, stylish name popularized in modern Spanish literature and TV; crisp and contemporary.
Simona
Classic biblical-derived name used across Spanish-speaking countries; elegant and slightly old-fashioned.
Socorro
Religious name commonly used in forms like María del Socorro; often shortened to Cora or Soco.
Salvadora
Religious feminine form of Salvador, used historically and in some regions today.
Sarai
Biblical variant growing in popularity; stylish alternative to Sara.
Silvina
Argentine-influenced variant of Silvia, common in the Southern Cone.
Segunda
Old Spanish name historically given to second daughters; rare but attested in records.
Severa
Ancient Roman-rooted name seen in saints and historical texts; uncommon today.
Sibila
Medieval and literary name (sibyls); used occasionally in Spanish literary contexts.
Senda
Modern choice inspired by nature/word-names; increasingly seen in Spain and Latin America.
Samira
Popular in communities with Arabic heritage, melodic and international.
Sabela
Galician variant of Isabel, widely used in Galicia and among Galician families.
Serena
Gentle, modern-sounding name used across Spanish-speaking countries; elegant and understated.
Sixta
Traditional Spanish name tied to saints and popes named Sixtus; uncommon but historically attested.
Sigismunda
Medieval and noble name appearing in Iberian histories and literature; very rare today.
Stella
Though Latinate/Italian, Stella is well established in Spanish-speaking countries as a bright, familiar name.
Salvadora
Religious feminine counterpart to Salvador; used in traditional families and historical records.
Salvación
Given name inspired by Catholic devotion (María de la Salvación); formal and devotional—used but rare.
Samanta
Alternative spelling often seen in Latin America; simpler orthography and broadly accepted.