Sinai

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Pronounced SY-ny /ˈsaɪ.naɪ/High

Meaning: holy mountain, place of divine revelationMedium

In 30 seconds: Sinai is the name of the sacred mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, used as a feminine given name. A bold two-syllable name of deep spiritual significance.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Egyptian

Meaningholy mountain, place of divine revelation

U.S. rank (2024)#2422 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births75 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,209

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sinai is the name of the sacred mountain in Egypt where Moses received the Torah. The name may derive from an Egyptian root or from the Hebrew word for thornbush (seneh).

Sinai has been used as a given name in religious communities, particularly among Jewish, Christian, and Muslim families.

Did you know? Mount Sinai — where God appeared to Moses in the burning bush and gave him the Ten Commandments — is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Overall data confidence 82%

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Variations

SianaiSina

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does Sinai mean?

Sinai is the name of the sacred mountain where Moses received the Torah. It may mean place of God or clay in Hebrew/Egyptian.

How do you pronounce Sinai?

Sinai is pronounced SY-ny (/ˈsaɪ.naɪ/), with two syllables.

Is Sinai a girl's name?

Sinai is used as a feminine given name in religious communities.

How popular is the name Sinai?

Sinai is an uncommon given name used in communities who honor the sacred mountain.