Singh.

Singhalese.

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Examples from the Web for singh

He asked to borrow one of their uniforms, and when they staunchly refused, Singh realized that he had run out of all options.
As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA|Simran Jeet Singh|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Singh finally showed up at the front door of his home in Amritsar, his family was overwhelmed with relief.
As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA|Simran Jeet Singh|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The officers explained that those Sikhs had been lynched to death and that Singh ought to anticipate the same fate for himself.
As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA|Simran Jeet Singh|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“In retrospect, I think we were both surprised,” recalled Singh.
As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA|Simran Jeet Singh|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The next evening, Singh was surprised when his train made an unscheduled stop at a small railway station near Bhopal.
As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA|Simran Jeet Singh|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yes, sir,” said Singh hastily; “but Glyn Severn gave me strict orders not to speak about the belt to anybody.
Glyn Severn's Schooldays|George Manville Fenn
But as the rattling noise was continued, Singh sat up in bed.
Glyn Severn's Schooldays|George Manville Fenn
I am very glad,” said Singh, “for he must have been dreadfully poor.
Glyn Severn's Schooldays|George Manville Fenn
I was terrified when I learned that Guru Singh had been caught!
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey
I won’t go crying to the Doctor and saying, ‘Please, sir, Singh hit me.
Glyn Severn's Schooldays|George Manville Fenn

British Dictionary definitions for singh

Singh

/ (sɪŋ) /

noun

a title assumed by a Sikh when he becomes a full member of the community

Word Origin for Singh

from Hindi, from Sanskrit sinhá a lion

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Word Origin and History for singh

Singh

common surname and middle name in North India, later (1699) adopted by Sikhs as a title after their initiation ceremony, also a surname adopted by male Sikhs; 1620s in English, from Hindi Singh, from Sanskrit simhah "lion."