singh

word

Definition

A common surname for men in India, especially among Sikhs and some Hindus, meaning 'lion' in Sanskrit.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always used as a last name for men, especially Sikhs; it is not a given name. Often paired with first names (e.g., Rajinder Singh). Not used for women; for Sikh women, 'Kaur' is the equivalent surname.

Spanish: Singh (apellido masculino, especialmente en la India)Portuguese (BR): Singh (sobrenome masculino, especialmente na Índia)Portuguese (PT): Singh (apelido masculino, especialmente na Índia)Chinese (Simplified): 辛格 (男性姓氏，尤指印度人)Chinese (Traditional): 辛格 (男性姓氏，尤指印度人)Hindi: सिंह (पुरुषों का सामान्य उपनाम, विशेषकर भारत में)Arabic: سينغ (اسم عائلة للرجال، خاصة في الهند)Bengali: সিংহ Russian: Сингх Japanese: シン Vietnamese: Singh Korean: 싱 Turkish: Singh Urdu: سنگھ Indonesian: Singh

Example Sentences

Mr. Singh is our new math teacher.

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The book was written by Raj Singh.

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Singh is a very common surname in India.

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Almost every Sikh man you meet will have Singh in his name.

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If the last name is Singh, it's likely the person is of Sikh heritage.

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You’ll find the name Singh on many Indian businesses around the world.

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