What origin is the name Shinar?

Shinar comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Shinar a popular name?

Shinar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Shinar?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Shinar — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Shinar

Q: Is Shinar a rare name?

Yes. Shinar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shinar

Shinar

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Shinar is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This intriguing name has a watchful quality, meaning 'watch of him that sleeps.' A name that suggests awareness and care.".

The meaning of Shinar is "This intriguing name has a watchful quality, meaning 'watch of him that sleeps.' A name that suggests awareness and care." — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This intriguing name has a watchful quality, meaning 'watch of him that sleeps.' A name that suggests awareness and care.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Shinar

Very rare in US records

What does Shinar mean?

Shinar is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This intriguing name has a watchful quality, meaning 'watch of him that sleeps.' A name that suggests awareness and care.".