Shin (given name)

Shin (しん, シン) is a common Japanese given name which is mostly used for males.

Shin
GenderMostly male
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on kanji
Other names
Related namesShinzō
Shinji
Shingo
Shinichi

Possible writings

Shin can be written using different kanji characters and can mean:

  • 真, "true"
  • 伸, "extend"
  • 新, "new"
  • 心, "heart"
  • 信, "belief"
  • 進, "progress"
  • 慎, "humility"
  • 晋, "advance"
  • 紳, "gentleman"

The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana.

People with the given name

Fictional characters

Shin, a.k.a. Kaioushin or Supreme Kai, a character in Dragon Ball universe.


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