Sias

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Pronounced SEE-us /ˈsiː.əs/Medium

Meaning: An Afrikaans and Dutch short form of Josias — the Latin-Greek form of Josiah, Hebrew for 'the Lord supports; the Lord heals'. Sias is a familiar everyday name in South Africa.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim South African name: Sias is short for Josias, the older form of Josiah (said 'SEE-us').

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Origin MediumAfrikaans, Dutch

MeaningAn Afrikaans and Dutch short form of Josias — the Latin-Greek form of Josiah, Hebrew for 'the Lord supports; the Lord heals'. Sias is a familiar everyday name in South Africa.

U.S. rank (2024)#13890 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Sias is an Afrikaans and Dutch clipping of Josias, the older Latin-Greek shape of Josiah, a Hebrew name usually read 'the Lord supports'. Afrikaans is fond of these trimmed forms, and Sias has long stood on its own as a given name in South Africa. Neat, sturdy, and lightly old-world (said 'SEE-us').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, trimmed, and characterful.

Did you know? Sias is what happens when Afrikaans speakers keep the tail of Josias and drop the head — a compact, friendly name still widely used in South Africa (said 'SEE-us').

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References — Sias — Afrikaans/Dutch short form of Josias (Josiah)

Variations

JosiasCias

Nicknames

SiSiasie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sias mean?

Sias is an Afrikaans and Dutch short form of Josias — Josiah — Hebrew for 'the Lord supports'.

How do you pronounce Sias?

It's said SEE-us /ˈsiː.əs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sias a boy or girl name?

Sias is a boy's name.

How popular is Sias?

Sias is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though familiar in South Africa.