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Singam

Quick answerSingam means "lion" and derives from Sanskrit, the classical language of India, where it carries associations with strength and courage.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,930
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian/Tamil
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,930

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Singam

Singam means "lion" and derives from Sanskrit, the classical language of India, where it carries associations with strength and courage.

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Etymology

Singam means "lion" and derives from Sanskrit, the classical language of India, where it carries associations with strength and courage. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Tamil cultures, particularly in South India, and has historical significance in Hindu mythology and Tamil literature.

Singam currently ranks #4,930 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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