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Name
Sindbad
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
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Sindbad is a boy's name of Persian origin that traces back to Indo-Iranian roots. Its meanings are 'the wind of Sindh,' 'the path of the blessed,' or 'the path to battle.'

What does the name Sindbad mean?

Sindbad is a boy's name with Persian and Indo-Iranian roots. It is interpreted as 'the wind of Sindh,' 'the path of the blessed,' or 'the path to battle.' The roots of the name can be found in the Persian elements send (سند) for 'Sindh' and bâd (باد) for 'wind,' as well as in the Sanskrit term siddhapatha (सिद्धपथ) for 'path of the blessed' or 'path of the holy.' Additionally, the Gothic terms sinths for 'way' and badu for 'battle' reflect the meaning. The name became famous through the tale of Sindbad the Sailor in 'One Thousand and One Nights.'

Where does the name Sindbad come from?

The name Sindbad has its roots in both Persian and Gothic and means 'the wind of Sindh.' The Gothic

How do you pronounce Sindbad?

Sindbad is pronounced as 'Sind-bad.'

Popularity

In Germany, Sindbad is a rather rare first name. So far, it has never appeared in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 2003, where Sindbad ranked 792nd in the Danish first name charts. From 1985 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Denmark, placing it at 4,546th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

  • Sindbad (main character of the children's series 'Sindbad')

Frequently asked questions about the name Sindbad

What is the origin of the name Sindbad?

The name Sindbad has its roots in Persian and Gothic, where it means 'the wind of Sindh.' It combines elements from various languages and cultures.

What does the name Sindbad mean?

Sindbad is interpreted as 'the wind of Sindh,' 'the path of the blessed,' or 'the path to battle,' based on its linguistic origins.

How popular is the name Sindbad?

Sindbad is a rather rare name that gained popularity through the stories of Sindbad the Sailor in 'One Thousand and One Nights,' but it is not among the most common first names today.

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