What Does the Name Singh Mean
The name Singh comes from Indian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Singh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Singh Name Meaning
Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit सिंह (sinha) meaning "lion". In 1699 Guru Gobind Singh gave all his male Sikh followers the surname Singh, and it is now a very common surname or a middle name. The female equivalent is Kaur.
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