What does the Singh surname mean?

The Singh surname means "Lion". It is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly found among Kshatriya/Sikh communities in Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar.

What caste or community is the Singh surname from?

The Singh surname is traditionally associated with the Kshatriya/Sikh community. Widely used across North India by Rajputs, Sikhs, and various communities symbolizing courage and strength.

Singh Surname

“Lion”

Also spelled: Simha

Kshatriya/Sikh surnamesSanskrit origin · Hindi/Punjabi

History & Significance

Widely used across North India by Rajputs, Sikhs, and various communities symbolizing courage and strength.

What is the Gotra for Singh?

Singh families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 3 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Singh families:

Ikshvaku Suryadhwaja Somadatta

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Lion
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Hindi/Punjabi
Category: Kshatriya/Sikh

Regional Distribution

The Singh surname is predominantly found in:

Punjab Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Bihar

Related Surnames

SinhaLion ChauhanFour-armed, powerful RathoreCharioteer, warrior RajputSon of a king KaurPrincess SisodiaDescendant of Sisodiya clan TomarDescendant of Tomara clan SolankiDescendant of Chalukya/Solanki clan ParmarStriker of the enemy SainiLord, chief, noble RanaKing, ruler

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