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Sinan: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“spearhead”

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سنان

سِنَان

Sinan (سنان, Arabic سِنَان) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “spearhead”. It comes from the Arabic root س ن ن. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س ن ن.

Sinan at a glance

Meaning: spearhead
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: si-naan
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Sinan

In English: spearhead
اردو میں معنی: نیزے کی انی

Origin and history of Sinan

Lane gives sinān as the head of a spear.

Rootس ن ن

How to say and write Sinan

Say it: si-naan2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Sinan
Urdu: سنان
Original script: سِنَان
Other spellings: Sinaan
Known bearer: Mimar Sinan, Ottoman chief architect
Themes: Strength

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Names like Sinan

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Questions about the name Sinan

What does the name Sinan mean?

Sinan means “spearhead”. In Urdu: نیزے کی انی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Sinan a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sinan is a boy’s name.

Is Sinan a Muslim name?

Yes. Sinan is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives sinān as the head of a spear.

How do you pronounce Sinan?

Say it “si-naan”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Sinan in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sinan is written سنان. In its original script: سِنَان.

What are other spellings of Sinan?

Sinan is also spelled Sinaan.

Who is a famous person named Sinan?

Mimar Sinan, Ottoman chief architect

Is the meaning of Sinan verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.