Singh
Singh /ˈsɪŋ/ is a common title, middle name, or surname used in South Asia, mainly in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, used originally by the Hindu Kshatriyas (warriors and kings). It is derived from the Sanskrit word Siṃha meaning Lion. Apart from Rajput clans, it is also used by Sikhs, Marathas, Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka and Newa people of Nepal.
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Famous quotes containing the word singh:
“When a rich man’s dog died, everyone commiserated. When a poor man lost his mother, no one noticed.”
—Punjabi proverb, trans. by Gurinder Singh Mann.
“When there is affection,
Never go into business together.
If you have to, never borrow.
If you have lent, willingly forget it.”
—Punjabi proverb, trans. by Gurinder Singh Mann.
“Too much rain is not good,
nor too much sun.
Too much talking is not good,
nor too much silence.”
—Punjabi proverb, trans. by Gurinder Singh Mann.