Shine

Shine Meaning & Origin

About Shine
The surname Shine is of Irish origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Seighin," which means "peaceful" or "gentle." Another possible origin is from the Gaelic word "seoin," meaning "charm" or "jewel." The name Shine may also have originated from the Old English word "scinu," meaning "bright" or "shining." Overall, the surname Shine is associated with qualities such as peace, gentleness, charm, and brightness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shine: 6,217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5595
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shine based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shine is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shine in braille

How to sign the name Shine using Sign Language

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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