The nameSidi
Sidi is an Arabic boy's name, originally a title of respect.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic sayyidi, "my lord".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa and Mauritania.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Sidi peaked in the early 1980s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Sidi
Sidi in France
1428thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (45 births)
1,405babies named Sidi in France since 1900
Sidi was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 350 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Sidi. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Sidi in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sidi mean?
From the Arabic sayyidi, "my lord".
What is the origin of the name Sidi?
Arabic, common in North Africa and Mauritania.
Is Sidi a girl's or a boy's name?
Sidi is a boy's name.