Satin
Chinese (place name) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Satin
The name Satin derives from the English word for the smooth, lustrous fabric, ultimately tracing back to Middle English and Old French origins, with the fabric itself named after Zaytun (Quanzhou), a Chinese port city where the material was produced.
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Etymology
The name Satin derives from the English word for the smooth, lustrous fabric, ultimately tracing back to Middle English and Old French origins, with the fabric itself named after Zaytun (Quanzhou), a Chinese port city where the material was produced. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures as a modern given name, particularly gaining popularity in African American communities from the late 20th century onward, though it lacks significant historical religious or cultural tradition.
Satin currently ranks #11,168 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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