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Sistine
Sistine Pronunciation
Sistine is pronounced sis-TEEN /sɪˈstin/Medium
Meaning: After the Sistine Chapel — named for Pope Sixtus IV (Latin Sixtus, from sextus, 'sixth'); a place/art-name; we note the placeLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Sistine comes after the Sistine Chapel — named for Pope Sixtus IV (Latin Sixtus, from sextus, 'sixth'; a place/art-name; we note the place). A lyrical, artful name (said 'sis-TEEN'; nickname Sissy).
In the U.S. it appears as a modern art-name. Rare, of-the-Sistine-Chapel at the root, and artful.
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How do you pronounce Sistine?
Sistine is pronounced sis-TEEN (/sɪˈstin/). Press play above to hear Sistine said aloud.
How do you say Sistine?
Sistine is said sis-TEEN (/sɪˈstin/). Press play above to hear Sistine said aloud.
What does the name Sistine mean?
Sistine is after the Sistine Chapel, named for Pope Sixtus ('sixth'); a place/art-name. We note the place.
Is Sistine a boy or girl name?
Sistine is a girl's name.
How popular is Sistine?
Sistine is a rare name in the U.S.














