Sintija
Latvian · Girl · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Sintija
Sintija is a Latvian feminine name derived from the Germanic element "sint" or related to Latin "sancta" (holy), meaning "holy" or "saintly." The name reflects the linguistic influence of Baltic and Germanic traditions that shaped Latvian naming conventions.
Cross-referenced with Behind the Name. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
Sintija is a Latvian feminine name derived from the Germanic element "sint" or related to Latin "sancta" (holy), meaning "holy" or "saintly." The name reflects the linguistic influence of Baltic and Germanic traditions that shaped Latvian naming conventions.
The name is used primarily in Latvia and among Latvian communities, with roots in Baltic Christian naming traditions where saint-derived names were common. It gained particular prominence in Latvia during the 20th century as part of the broader European tradition of Christianized given names.
Sintija currently ranks #5,765 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
Variants & nicknames
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Latvian names that sit beautifully beside SintijaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with SMore names starting with S
- Safiyah
- Sada
- Sabrine
- Sahir
- Sachi
- Saarah
- Sadaa
- Sahasra
- Saahil
- Saam
- Sadrac
- Sael
- Safan
- Safi
- Sager
- Sahal
- Saifullah
- Sabiha
Find middle names for Sintija →
🧬 See Sintija's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Sintija's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Sintija your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Sintija already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Sintija go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Sintija
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Santiago means "Saint James" and derives from the Latin "Sanctus Iacobus," combining the religious title "sanctus" (saint) with the Hebrew…"
"Santosh derives from Sanskrit roots "sant" (saint/holy person) and "tosh" (satisfaction/contentment), meaning "contentment" or "satisfaction." The name is primarily used…"
"Santhosh is a Sanskrit name meaning "happiness" or "contentment," derived from the Sanskrit root "santosh" (संतोष)."
"The given name 'Somtochukwu' is of Igbo origin, meaning 'God's power' or 'God's strength', derived from the Igbo language, a…"
"The name Santoshi means "satisfaction" or "contentment" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *tus* (to be pleased) with the prefix…"
"Santhiago is a Spanish variant spelling of Santiago, derived from the Latin "Sanctus Iacobus" (Saint James), combining "sanctus" (holy) and…"
"The given name 'Sandesh' means 'message' or 'news' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sandesh', which is a combination…"
"The name 'Samantha-Jane' combines Samantha, a feminine form of Samuel meaning "God has heard" (from Hebrew *Shemu'el*), with Jane, a…"
"The name Sundus means "a fine, rich silk brocade" or "paradise silk" in Arabic, derived from the root S-N-D-S (سندس)."
"The given name 'Santos' is derived from the Latin word 'sanctus,' meaning 'holy' or 'blessed,' and is of Portuguese origin."
"The given name 'Saint-Juste' means "holy just one," combining the French word *saint* (from Latin *sanctus*, "holy") with *Juste* (from…"
"The given name 'Sainte-Claire' means "holy light" or "bright saint," derived from the French words *sainte* (holy, from Latin *sanctus*)…"