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The baby name Shin is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': '/ʃɪn/', 'korean': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'japanese': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'hebrew': '/ʃin/'}.

Shin is Japanese, Korean in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Japanese, Korean
Pronunciation: {'english': '/ʃɪn/', 'korean': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'japanese': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'hebrew': '/ʃin/'}

What is the meaning of the name Shin ?

The baby name Shin is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': '/ʃɪn/', 'korean': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'japanese': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'hebrew': '/ʃin/'}.

Shin is Japanese, Korean in Origin.

Shin is a cross-cultural name with strongest roots in Japanese, where it functions as a given name and name element. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen - common options include 真 “true,” 新 “new,” 心 “heart,” 信 “faith,” 慎 “prudence,” and 進 “advance.” Used for centuries in compound forms (e.g., Shinji, Shin’ichi), it found steady standalone use through the 20th century. Gender usage skews masculine but can be unisex depending on characters.

In Korean contexts, Shin is a widespread surname (often from hanja such as 申, 辛, 慎, 信, 新) and a syllable within given names; it is also romanized as Sin. Beyond East Asia, Shin/Shīn names the Hebrew and Arabic letter ש/ش, occasionally inspiring contemporary given-name choices for its symbolism. Variants and related forms include Sin (Korean romanization), Shinn (anglicized), and the semantic cognate Mandarin Xin (新, “new”). Meanings cluster around truth, renewal, integrity, and forward movement.

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Famous people with the name Shin

Park Shin-hye Actor · Born 1990 · South Korea Park Shin-hye is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Stairway to Heaven and Tree of Heaven. She first became widely recognized as a child actress and later built a successful career in Korean television and film. Shin Koyamada Actor · Born 1982 · Japan Shin Koyamada is a Japanese actor best known for his role in the film The Last Samurai, where he starred alongside Tom Cruise. He has also appeared in the Disney Channel movie Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. In addition to acting, Koyamada is involved in various philanthropic activities. Shin Sae-kyeong Actor · Born 1990 · South Korea Shin Sae-kyeong is a South Korean actor known for her roles in popular TV dramas like 'Deep Rooted Tree' and 'The Girl Who Sees Smells'. She began her career as a child actress and has since become a well-known figure in Korean entertainment. Her performances often showcase her versatility and depth as an actress.
Shindong Actor · Born 1985 · South Korea Shindong, born Shin Dong-hee, is best known as a member of the South Korean boy band Super Junior. He’s a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, host, radio personality, and video director, and is known for songs like “Sorry, Sorry,” “Mr. Simple,” and “Bonamana.” Shin Ha-kyun Actor · Born 1974 · South Korea Shin Ha-kyun is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in films like 'Joint Security Area' and 'Save the Green Planet!'. Born in 1974, he has captivated audiences with his versatile performances in both movies and television dramas. Shin Ye-eun Actor · Born 1998 · South Korea Shin Ye-eun is a South Korean actor best known for her role in the popular web series 'A-Teen'. She has also appeared in 'He Is Psychometric' and 'More Than Friends', showcasing her versatility and charm on screen.

Shin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR 0 #6 3 201
KR Boys 0 #13 15 897
KR Girls 0 #14 2 572
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
JP 0 #62 16 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
TW 0 #84 17 4,523
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JP Boys 0 #90 281 7,909
BN Girls 0 #91 16 5,459
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Boys 0 #118 16 6,332
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
TW Boys 0 #189 53 7,111
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
TW Girls 0 #207 70 8,139
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
MY 0 #226 109 12,352
MO Boys 0 #227 8 5,842
JP Girls 0 #236 10 6,592
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
SG 0 #248 22 11,010
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
QA Girls 0 #304 13 15,378
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
PH Girls 0 #322 69 13,098
KZ Girls 0 #328 5 5,862
HK 0 #338 11 8,483
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
CN Girls 0 #339 11 8,829
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
PH Boys 0 #345 39 11,440
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
SG Girls 0 #431 157 18,916
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
KW Girls 0 #476 40 19,177
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
HK Boys 0 #480 48 12,905
IQ Girls 0 #485 20 11,303
RU Boys 0 #489 17 12,621
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
MY Girls 0 #521 547 24,821
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
BD Boys 0 #559 18 10,045
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
HK Girls 0 #574 42 16,104
SG Boys 0 #578 120 17,960
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
BO Boys 0 #582 11 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
CL Boys 0 #642 24 13,390
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
IN Girls 0 #648 7 13,121
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IQ Boys 0 #658 10 13,071
MY Boys 0 #664 492 25,439
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
QA Boys 0 #690 18 18,093
BR Boys 0 #738 14 12,213
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
SA Girls 0 #829 107 25,931
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
OM Boys 0 #862 20 17,948
PE Boys 0 #866 13 14,506
United States Boys 2019 #887 5 7,235
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #912 19 5,610
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
PE Girls 0 #928 16 14,861
Germany Boys 0 #936 17 5,697
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
IN Boys 0 #965 37 16,750
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,061 32 22,615
MA 0 #1,086 43 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,158 19 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
TR 0 #1,190 22 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,433 39 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,510 105 28,008

Shin is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Shin

Shin is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Shin is a one syllable name, pronounced {'english': '/ʃɪn/', 'korean': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'japanese': "/ɕin/ (approx. 'sheen')", 'hebrew': '/ʃin/'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sin (Revised Romanization), Shīn (alternative transliteration) and Sheen.
Somewhat — Shin ranked #887 in United States in 2019, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 7 notable people named Shin are in our database, including Park Shin-hye (Actor), Shin Koyamada (Actor), Shin Sae-kyeong (Actor).