Surname · Indian origin
Singh
Meaning
The surname Singh means Lion.
Origin
Indian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Singh
Singh comes from the Sanskrit siṃha, “lion,” adopted by Sikhs and many Rajput communities.
What kind of surname is Singh?
Singh is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Indian naming tradition — you can read how Indian surnames were formed on our Indian last names page.
Other Indian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Singh mean?
The surname Singh means Lion. Singh comes from the Sanskrit siṃha, “lion,” adopted by Sikhs and many Rajput communities.
Where does the surname Singh come from?
Singh is a surname of Indian origin.
What kind of surname is Singh?
Singh is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Indian surnames?
Other Indian surnames include Banerjee, Das, Gupta, Joshi, Khan, Kumar.