Shahbuddin
From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Shahbuddin' carries spiritual...
Shahib
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahib' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahid
Witness, martyr; from Arabic 'shāhid' meaning witness or martyr
Shahir
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahir' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahjad
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahjad' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahnabaz
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahnabaz' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahnawaz
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahnawaz' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahnwaj
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahnwaj' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahruf
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahruf' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahrukh
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahrukh' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahvaj
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahvaj' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahwaj
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shahwaj' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shahzad
Prince; from Persian 'shāhzāda' meaning son of a king, prince
Shaid
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shaid' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shaikh
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shaikh' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shail
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shail' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shailash
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shailash' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shailender
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shailender' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shailesh
One who is a lord; Sanskrit suffix '-īśa' (ईश) meaning lord/ruler. The root...
Shajid
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shajid' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shakar
One who is a doer; Sanskrit suffix '-kara' (कर) meaning doer/one who makes....
Shakib
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shakib' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shakil
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shakil' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shakir
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shakir' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shakti
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shakti' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shalender
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shalender' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shalid
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shalid' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shalig
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shalig' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shaloo
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shaloo' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sham
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Sham' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shambhu
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shambhu' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shambu
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shambu' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shamshad
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shamshad' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shamsher
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shamsher' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shamshudin
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shamshudin' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shamsuddin
Sun of the faith; Arabic compound 'shams' (شمس, sun) + 'al-dīn' (of the...
Shan
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shan' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shanah
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanah' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shanaj
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanaj' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shanawaz
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanawaz' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shanbhu
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanbhu' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shani
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shani' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shankar
Lord Shiva, giver of happiness
Shankarlal
One who is a beloved; Sanskrit suffix '-lāl' (लाल) meaning beloved/dear. The...
Shanker
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanker' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shanshak
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanshak' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shanty
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanty' derives from ancient Vedic...
Shanvaj
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Shanvaj' derives from ancient Vedic...
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethan, Lucas, Ryan, Jayden, and Nathan consistently rank among the most popular boy names. These names are widely used partly because they work across English and Chinese family contexts without requiring translation.
Consider how the name sounds in both English and your mother tongue, what it means, how it pairs with your surname, and whether it's easy to spell and pronounce. Many families also register a separate given name in a second language.
Yes - Short punchy names like Kai, Max, and Finn are gaining popularity. They're easy to say in multiple languages and hard to shorten further. However, two-syllable names remain the most popular overall.