Sina

The name Sina is a unisex name with diverse origins and meanings. In the German-speaking world, it is predominantly regarded as a girl's name and is considered a short form of older first names that end in '-sina,' such as Rosina, which means 'the rose.'

What does the name Sina mean?

Sina has different origins and meanings. In the German-speaking world, it is mainly used as a female first name and is a short form of names that end in '-sina,' such as Rosina, which means 'the rose.' In English-speaking countries, Sina is often regarded as an anglicized variant of the Scottish Gaelic name Sìne, which corresponds to the English name Jane and is associated with the biblical name Johanna, which means 'God is gracious.' In the Arabic context, the name derives from Sīnāʾ (سيناء), referring to the peninsula and the mountain 'Sinai.' In Persian cultures, Sina is primarily used as a male first name and is associated with Ibn Sina (also known as Avicenna, meaning 'son of Sina'), a significant physician and philosopher of the Middle Ages. However, the specific meaning of Sina in Persian is unclear. In Germany, Sina is a widely used female first name, while in the male context, it mainly occurs in Iran. Notable bearers of the name include German actresses Sina Tkotsch and Sina Wilke.

Where does the name Sina come from?

The name Sina has both female and male roots and originates from Persian as well as Ancient Hebrew. The meanings are 'the rose' or 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Sina?

Sina is perceived in the German language as two syllables and clearly structured. The pronunciation is generally 'Si-na' [ˈziːna], with the first syllable stressed with a long 'i.' The open ending on 'a' gives the name a certain lightness. Sina appears modern and friendly, radiating harmony, liveliness, and presence.

When is the name day of Sina?

March 11

Popularity

In Germany, Sina is one of the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 369th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1993, reaching 29th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 2,600 times, placing it 249th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 189th.

Nicknames & pet names

Apfelsina / China / Fina / Ina / Pinchen / Rosinchen / Sana / Schani / Schina / Seina / Shina / Si / Simba / Sin / Sina Magarina / Sina Silly / Sinachin / Sinagirl / Sinalco / Sinale / Sinalein / Sinan / Sinarilla / Sinatra / Sinchen / Sinchen Bienchen / Sinchen pralinchen / Sineken / Sinere / Sini / SiniMini / Sinja / Sinosh / Sins / Sinschle / Sinu / Sinuuu / Sinzäg / Sisi / Siso / Sissi / Snini

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Famous people

• Ali Sina Rabbani (Iranian footballer)
• Avi Ali Sina (founder of surgery)
• Ibn Sina (Latinized Avicenna) (Persian physician)
• Sina (Swiss pop singer)
• Sina (English Zoe) (character from Sesame Street)
• Sina Ashouri (Iranian football player)
• Sina Deinert (dancer, singer, member of Now United)
• Sina Fuchs (volleyball player from Germany)
• Sina Haas (tennis player from Germany)
• Sina Heffner (German sculptor)
• Sina Klein (poet from Germany)
• Sina Kostorz (German volleyball player)
• Sina Mesdag-van Houten (painter from the Netherlands)
• Sina Moridi (Iranian footballer)
• Sina Queyras (Canadian poet)
• Sina Radtke (actress in 'Schloss Einstein')
• Sina Richardt (German actress)
• Sina Ritter (handball player from Germany)
• Sina Schielke (German athlete)
• Sina Tkotsch (actress)