What does Sinhala mean?
Sinhala means “The lion people, a language in sri lanka”. It is a unisex name of Sinhalese origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Sinhalese – see more Sinhalese names.
- Gender: Unisex – browse unisex names.
- Popularity: ranked #4717 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Sinhala has 7 letters and 3 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 4 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Sinhala with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
1Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): S=19 + I=9 + N=14 + H=8 + A=1 + L=12 + A=1 = 64. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 4 = 10. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 = 1. Result: 1.
Favorite colour
RedThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Sinhala has lucky number 1, so the colour is Red.
Star sign
LibraOnly the first letter counts (S). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Sinhala
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Sinhala. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Sibling names for Sinhala
Names that sit well next to Sinhala: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
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Twin name ideas for Sinhala
If Sinhala is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Sinhala (lion, people).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sinhala mean?
Sinhala means “The lion people, a language in sri lanka” and is of Sinhalese origin.
What is the origin of Sinhala?
In our collection Sinhala is listed as a name of Sinhalese origin.
Is Sinhala a boy or a girl name?
Sinhala is listed as a unisex name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the lucky number for Sinhala?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Sinhala is 1, with the star sign Libra. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Sinhala?
Sinhala has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Sinhala?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Sinhala include Si, Sin, Sinh, Sinha, Ala, Siny.
Which names have a similar meaning to Sinhala?
Names with a related meaning include Lion, Lionel, Lionnel, Liony, Lionard, Lional.