Serenada
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“A song in the night,” from the Italian serenata, but ultimately from the Latin sera (hora), the late hour.
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Italian
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Shelah
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“She who is desired.” From the Hebrew sho’ol, ask, in allusion to a elan known for its skill in the art of weaving.
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Hebrew
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Sheltah
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“The sheltered one,” from the Middle English scheltrum, a defense of inter locked shields.
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English
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Sherris
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“Like heady wine,” in allusion to Xeres (later Jerez), Spain, where a strong wine, now known as sherry, was first made.
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Spanish
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Shoshannah
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The Hebrew form, and original, of Susanna.
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Hebrew
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Sibbie
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A diminutive form of Sibyl.
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Sibylle
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A German equivalent of Sibyl.
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German
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Siderea
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“Lofty as a star,” from the Latin sichts, a star.
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Latin
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Sidoine
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A French equivalent of Sidonia.
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French
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Sigilla
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“The magic power,” from the Latin sigillum, a sign (of power).
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Latin
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Sis
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A modified diminutive of Cecilia.
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Solita
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“Thou art my sun!” From the Latin sol, the sun.
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Latin
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Supina
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“She who lies on her back,” from the Latin supinus, lying face upward.
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Latin
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Susetta
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A French form of Susanna.
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French
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Sybarita
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“A maiden devoted to luxurious living,” in allusion to Sybaris, an ancient Greek city reputed as a center of luxury and voluptuousness.
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Greek
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