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Sinha

Sinha (name) means a South Asian surname meaning "lion", used across several Indian languages. Example: “The professor's surname, Sinha, comes from the Sanskrit word for lion.”

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A South Asian surname meaning "lion", used across several Indian languages.
"The professor's surname, Sinha, comes from the Sanskrit word for lion."

How to use Sinha

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In plain EnglishA common Indian surname meaning "lion."

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Sinhas plural

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Etymology

From Sanskrit सिंह (siṁha, "lion"), also found across Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali, Gujarati, and Punjabi. A doublet of Singh.

Origin: Sanskrit

Frequently asked questions

What does “Sinha” mean?

The word “Sinha” means a South Asian surname meaning "lion", used across several Indian languages. In plain terms, a common Indian surname meaning "lion.".

How do you use “Sinha” in a sentence?

Here is “Sinha” used in a sentence: “The professor's surname, Sinha, comes from the Sanskrit word for lion.”

What part of speech is “Sinha”?

“Sinha” is a name.

Where does the word “Sinha” come from?

The word “Sinha” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit सिंह (siṁha, "lion"), also found across Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali, Gujarati, and Punjabi. A doublet of Singh.

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