SinenhlanhlafZulu Means "we have luck" in Zulu, from sine "we have" and inhlanhla "luck".
SineperverfOttoman Turkish From Ottoman Turkish sine meaning "breast, bosom, heart" (from Persian سینه) and Persian پرور (parvar), the present stem of پروردن (parvardan) meaning "to foster, nourish, cherish".
SinforianomItalian (Archaic), Portuguese (Archaic), Spanish Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Symphorianus. Known bearers of this name include the Spanish writer and politician Sinforiano López (1780-1815), the Spanish socialist politician Sinforiano Madroñero (1902-1936) and the Paraguayan archbishop Juan Sinforiano Bogarín (1863-1949).
SingoallafLiterature The heroine of Swedish writer Viktor Rydberg's popular novel Singoalla (1858) (published in English as The Wind Is My Lover), about a gypsy girl who falls in love with a knight (set in the Middle Ages).
SinmarafNorse Mythology The name of a giantess in the poem 'Fjǫlsvinnsmál' (a very late part of the Poetic Edda) whom scholars sometimes identify with the underworld goddess Hel. The second element of this obscure character's name is often thought to be Old Norse mara, which refers to a type of evil spirit or incubus in Germanic folklore... [more]
SinoefGreek Mythology The name of a nymph of Mount Sinoe in Arkadia and the nurse of the god Pan. Her name is either named after Mt Sinoe (or alternatively it may be named for her) or taken from the element ςίνος (sinos) meaning "mischievous".
SinoricemAfrican American (Rare) Meaning unknown. The best known bearer of this name is Sinorice Moss (b. 1983), a former professional player of American football.
SintafFilipino, Tagalog From Tagalog sinta meaning "dear, darling, love, beloved".
Šintal-wurifHurrian Mythology Means "seven-eyed", deriving from the Hurrian elements šindi ("seven") and fur=i ("eye"). Name borne by a goddess associated with Šauška, who is mentioned as part of her entourage in several offering lists.
SinthguntfGermanic Mythology Sinthgunt is a figure in Germanic mythology, attested solely in the Old High German 9th- or 10th-century "horse cure" Merseburg Incantation. In the incantation, Sinthgunt is referred to as the sister of the personified sun, Sunna... [more]
SinuhefAncient Egyptian, Literature Ancient Egyptian name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Za-Nehet that could mean "son of the sycomore", "mercy" or "divine providence". 'The Story of Sinuhe' is considered one of the finest works of ancient Egyptian literature.
SinuofChinese From the Chinese 思 (sī) meaning "think, consider, ponder" and 诺 (nuò) meaning "promise, approve".
SinuonfKhmer Means "cream-coloured" in Khmer. Also indicates a type of flower.
SíodamIrish Originally a Gaelic byname meaning "silk".
SiodhachmIrish Most likely related to the word "peace". Compare Siochain "peace" and Siodhachain
SíodhachánmOld Irish Derived from Irish síodhach "peaceful" or "otherworldly" combined with a diminutive suffix. The adjective síodhach is a variant of sítheach, from síth, basically meaning "settlement", hence both "peace" and "place inhabited by other world beings".
SiouxfEnglish (Modern) The name of a Native American people, used as a variant of Sue. Considered offensive amongst some Natives.
SiouxsiefEnglish (Rare) Variant of Susie, made famous by the British rock band Siouxsie & The Banshees. This name is considered offensive to the Sioux Nation.
SippiefPopular Culture, American (South) The stage name of blues singer Sippie Wallace, born Beulah Thomas. Sippie was a nickname she gained in childhood, as a gap between her two front teeth meant that she "sipped" on food and drink.
SiqianfChinese From the Chinese 思 (sī) meaning "think, consider, ponder" and 茜 (qiàn) meaning "madder" or "reeds".
Siqinnaatchiaqf & mInuit In Iñupiaq (also known as Inupiat), this name means "the return of the sun after the long darkness." In the TV series True Detective: Night Country, this is the cultural name bestowed on co-protagonist Evangeline Navarro by her deceased mother in a vision.
SirmEnglish Possibly from the title "Sir", typically used to address any male whose name is unknown or out of respect, or who is of a higher rank, or who has been bestowed the title ('knighted') by royalty. Derived from the Old French sire 'master, sir, lord', from the Latin senior 'older, elder'.
SirachmBiblical Name of the book of the Bible in the Old Testament, from the name Sira.
SirahfArabic Means "chronicle, biography, way of life, conversation" in Arabic.
Sirajm & fMedieval Arabic (Moorish), Arabic Derived from Arabic سراج (siraj) meaning "lamp, lantern". This name appears in the Quran, where it is used to describe the Prophet Muhammad as well as the sun.
SirajuddinmArabic Means "lamp of the faith", derived from Arabic سراج (siraj) meaning "lamp, lantern" (see Siraj) combined with Arabic دين (din) meaning "faith, religion".
SirarpiefArmenian (Gallicized) French transcription of Armenian Սիրարփի (Sirarpi), a name composed of սէր (ser) meaning "love" and արփի (arpʿi) meaning "sun" or "ether"... [more]
Siratm & fArabic Means "path, way, road" in Arabic.
SiremAfrican American Middle English from Old French, from an alteration of Latin senior.
SiredafMedieval English Of debated origin and meaning. Current theories include a variant of Sigreda and a feminine form of Sired, the medieval English form of Old English Sigeræd.
SireeshafIndian Another name of Goddes LaXmi, Wife of Hindu lord Vishnu... [more]
SiremfTurkish Meaning uncertain. The name is possibly derived from Sirem, which is the Turkish name for Syrmia, a region of the Pannonian Plain in Europe.
SirenafEnglish (Rare) Derived from Spanish sirena "mermaid". The Spanish dramatist Jacinto Benavente used this name in his play 'Los intereses creados' (1907), where it belongs to a poor widow and matchmaker called Doña Sirena.
SirikarnfThai Unknown, possibly from "งดงามดุจทองคำ (Ngdngām duc thxngkhả)", meaning "as beautiful as gold"
Sirikitf & mThai (Rare) From Thai สิริ (sì-rí) meaning "fortune, grace, luck" and a short form of กิติยากร (gìt-yaa-gon), referring to Kitiyakara, a Thai royal house. This is the name of the Queen mother of Thailand (1932-) who was the queen consort of the late Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016).