Find out how popular the first name Sinae has been for the last 3 years (from 2004 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sinae by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Sinae is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sinae.

The history of the first name Sinae

The name Sinae has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "Σινά" (Sina), which referred to Mount Sinai, a significant site in the biblical tradition. This mountain is believed to be the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

The earliest recorded use of the name Sinae dates back to the 4th century BC, when it was mentioned in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. He referred to the Sinaitic Peninsula, the region surrounding Mount Sinai, as the "land of the Sinae."

In the Christian tradition, the name Sinae is associated with the biblical account of the Exodus, where the Israelites wandered in the wilderness of Sinai. The name gained popularity among early Christian communities as a symbol of divine revelation and the receiving of God's laws.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sinae was Saint Sinae, a 5th-century Christian martyr from Syria. She was persecuted for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Churches.

During the Middle Ages, the name Sinae was used by several notable scholars and theologians. One such example is Sinae of Gaza, a 6th-century Christian philosopher and rhetorician who taught in the city of Gaza, which was part of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 12th century, Sinae of Bari was an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of the astrolabe, an instrument used for navigation and astronomical calculations.

Another historical figure bearing the name Sinae was Sinae of Rheims, a 13th-century French chronicler and author of the "Gesta Philippi Augusti," a historical account of the reign of King Philip II of France.

During the Renaissance period, Sinae Piccolomini was an Italian humanist and scholar who lived in the 15th century. She was a member of the influential Piccolomini family and is known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the intellectual circles of her time.

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