What does the name Shin mean?

Shin means "truth, genuine, real." It is of Japanese origin.

Is Shin a boy or girl name?

Shin is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

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Shin

Q: What is the origin of the name Shin?

Shin is of Japanese origin. A common Japanese given name element meaning truth or genuine. Also used in Korean as a surname meaning 'new' or as a given name.

Q: How do you pronounce Shin?

Shin is pronounced "SHIN." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Shin is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “truth, genuine, real.” A common Japanese given name element meaning truth or genuine.

how do you pronounce Shin?

SHIN

Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.

what does Shin mean?

The name Shin means “truth, genuine, real.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.

A common Japanese given name element meaning truth or genuine. Also used in Korean as a surname meaning 'new' or as a given name.

who are famous people named Shin?

Shin (various Japanese athletes and public figures)

what names are similar to Shin?

Jin

Korean · unisex

Rin

Japanese · girl

Kai

Chinese · unisex

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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