The nameSinan
Sinan is a boy's name, common in Turkey and the Arab world.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic sinan, "spearhead".
Origin
Arabic, widely used in Turkish.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Sinan has been given steadily since the 1990s and is still given today.
Famous people named Sinan
- Mimar Sinan, Ottoman architect
Popularity of the name Sinan
Sinan in France
1249thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (50 births)
1,340babies named Sinan in France since 1900
Sinan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 370 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Sinan. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Sinan in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sinan mean?
From the Arabic sinan, "spearhead".
What is the origin of the name Sinan?
Arabic, widely used in Turkish.
Is Sinan a girl's or a boy's name?
Sinan is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Sinan?
Mimar Sinan, Ottoman architect.