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Sinan

Boy · Arabic · Medium name

Meaning
Spearhead, of the pointed, of the sharp
Pronunciation
see-NAHN
Origin
Arabic

From Arabic 'sinan' meaning spearhead.

Popularity
Common in Turkey (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Arabic, Turkish

Commonly used in: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Germany

Alternate spellings

  • SinanTurkish / Arabic

    Same spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Mimar Sinan

    c. 1488–1588

    Ottoman chief architect, designer of the Suleymaniye Mosque.

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Behind the Name, Turkish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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