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Definition of singh

singh

/ˈsɪŋ/
singh
Plural:Singhs
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singh Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A religious title, middle name, or surname adopted by male Sikhs, and also widely used as a surname or title by various Hindu warrior and ruling castes across northern India.

Example

"Every male initiated into the Khalsa order takes the title Singh, symbolizing courage and nobility."

• Rhymes for singh

• Nearby Words

singe
singer
singfest
singh
single
singledom
singlehanded

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Punjabi 'Singh', from Sanskrit 'siṃha', meaning 'lion'. It was adopted in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh as a mandatory religious title for all initiated male Sikhs, alongside 'Kaur' for women.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Singh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/singh
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