Shine

Shine Meaning & Origin

About Shine
The name "Shine" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scīnan," meaning "to shine" or "to give light." As a name, Shine represents brightness, radiance, and brilliance, symbolizing someone who brings light and positivity into the lives of others. It can also be seen as a metaphor for someone who stands out, excels, or achieves success, shining like a star in their endeavors.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Shine is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 51.48% and females 48.52%, based on recent birth statistics.

Shine Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 41.03% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/ʃaɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shine in Braille

Here's how to represent Shine in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shine in braille

How to Spell the Name Shine in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shine in sign language

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