Scottish Gaelic girl name
Sìne Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Sìne means god is gracious. The Scottish Gaelic form of Jean or Jane, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious
Sìne is the Scottish Gaelic form of Jean, with the same Hebrew roots as Jane and John. Anglicised, it gave rise to the popular spelling Sheena, which spread well beyond Scotland in the twentieth century. The Gaelic original, with its grave accent over the i, is a neat way to recover the name's roots. It has a bright, short sound that sits easily alongside longer middle names. Sìne makes a good choice for families who want a Highland name that feels simple to say and spell.
Variants of Sìne
SineSheenaSeonaidJean
Sìne popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2020 Sìne ranked #810 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sìne mean?
Sìne means "god is gracious". The Scottish Gaelic form of Jean or Jane, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Sìne?
Sìne is pronounced SHEE-na.
What is the origin of Sìne?
Sìne is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The Scottish Gaelic form of Jean or Jane, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.