Sinead is an Irish form of Jane/Janet — ultimately from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious' (via the Irish Sine + the diminutive -ead). A lyrical, classic name (said 'shih-NAYD', not as spelled; famed via singer Sinead O'Connor).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jane/Janet means 'God is gracious' (from the Hebrew) — Sinead is the Irish form, said 'shih-NAYD', not as it looks; lyrical and classic.

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References — Sinead — Irish form of Jane

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Sinead O'Connor (1966-2023)
Irish singer-songwriter

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sinead mean?

Sinead is an Irish form of Jane/Janet — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Sinead?

It's said shih-NAYD /ʃɪˈneɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the second (not as it looks).

Is Sinead a boy or girl name?

Sinead is a girl's name.

How popular is Sinead?

Sinead is a rare name in the U.S.