Sinan

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How to Pronounce Sinan

Pronounced sih-NAHN /sɪˈnɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sinan, 'a spearhead; the point of a spear' (a symbol of sharpness and strength)Medium

In 30 seconds: A spearhead; a spear: Sinan is Arabic/Turkish for 'a spearhead'. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'sih-NAHN').

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Origin MediumArabic, Turkish

MeaningFrom Arabic sinan, 'a spearhead; the point of a spear' (a symbol of sharpness and strength)

U.S. rank (2025)#3834 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 418

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sinan comes from Arabic sinan, 'a spearhead; the point of a spear' (a symbol of sharpness, strength, and precision). It is borne with great honor by Mimar Sinan, the master architect of the Ottoman golden age. A bold, classic name across the Arab and Turkish worlds (said 'sih-NAHN'; nickname Sin).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Arab families. Rare, a-spearhead at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sinan means 'a spearhead; the point of a spear' in Arabic — a symbol of sharpness and strength — borne by Mimar Sinan, the great Ottoman architect — a bold, classic name (said 'sih-NAHN').

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Sinan — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sinan mean?

Sinan is Arabic/Turkish for 'a spearhead; the point of a spear'.

How do you pronounce Sinan?

It's said sih-NAHN /sɪˈnɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sinan a boy or girl name?

Sinan is a boy's name.

How popular is Sinan?

Sinan is a rare name in the U.S.