Unisex name
Sih name meaning
“affection, love”
Sih is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning affection or love. In Javanese naming, it is commonly linked to the word sih, which carries those meanings. The word is also attested in Old Javanese, connecting the name with both Javanese and its older linguistic form.
What does Sih mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sih
In Javanese naming, sih comes from the word for affection or love, also attested in Old Javanese.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | S · Si |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Sih
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sih, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sih: affection, love
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
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Meaning of each word
- Sih: affection, love
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
- Prasetio: solemn promise, loyalty
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Sih Dimaz
Meaning of each word
- Sih: affection, love
- Dimaz: younger brother; affectionate address
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Meaning of each word
- Mardika: free, unbound
- Sih: affection, love
- Ardiyanto: mountain
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Sih Tegar
Meaning of each word
- Sih: affection, love
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Sih: affection, love
- Prama: valid, accurate knowledge
- Dewangga: body of a deity
How to pronounce Sih
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sih/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮂ |
Is Sih a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sih is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sih ranks #432 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sih
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
Famous people named Sih
- Sih Dianto Sundjojo
- Sih Harno
- Sih Mulyono · b. 1961
- Sih Penpri · b. 1977
- Sih Yuliarti · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Sih
What is the meaning of Sih?
Sih means affection, love. In Javanese naming, sih comes from the word for affection or love, also attested in Old Javanese.
Is Sih a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sih is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sih?
Sih is of Javanese and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Sih have?
Sih has 1 syllable (Sih) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Sih?
Sih ranks #432 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sih?
Some ideas: Sih Kusumawardhana Prayogo; Sih Bumi Prasetio; Sih Dimaz.
Famous people named Sih?
Notable people named Sih include Sih Dianto Sundjojo, Sih Harno, Sih Mulyono.
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