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English word origin

Etymology of Sin

Transliteration of Akkadian 𒀭𒂗𒍪 (Sîn).

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Source etymology 1

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name

The god of the moon.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Transliteration of Akkadian 𒀭𒂗𒍪 (Sîn).

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Source etymology 2

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name

A surname from Chinese.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Cantonese 單 /单 (sin6) or 冼 (sin2).

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  • Borrowed-form mention單yue
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      "冼#Cantonese"
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Source etymology 3

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name

A desert mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, situated between Elim and Mount Sinai.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Hebrew סִין.

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Source etymology 4

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name

A surname from Korean.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Korean 신 (sin), derived from 申, 辛, or 愼.

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  • Borrowed-form mention신ko
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