English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name

Schiff

Schiff (name) means a surname of German origin, sometimes Jewish, from a word meaning "ship.". Example: “Senator Schiff addressed the committee.”

name
1
A surname of German origin, sometimes Jewish, from a word meaning "ship."
"Senator Schiff addressed the committee."

Word forms

Schiffs plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Schiff” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

Senator _____ addressed the committee.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Schiff, "ship."

Origin: German

Rhymes for Schiff

See all rhymes for Schiff →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Schiff” mean?

The word “Schiff” means a surname of German origin, sometimes Jewish, from a word meaning "ship.".

How do you use “Schiff” in a sentence?

Here is “Schiff” used in a sentence: “Senator Schiff addressed the committee.”

What part of speech is “Schiff”?

“Schiff” is a name.

Where does the word “Schiff” come from?

The word “Schiff” comes from German. Borrowed from German Schiff, "ship.".

Featured in

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial