Sister
Pronunciation: [ s-IHST-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,370
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
"Noble and famous"
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Visigothic Germanic al + wer origin
"all true, completely true"
#71,295 in US
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"shining, celestial light"
#71,530 in US
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About the Name Sister
Sister is a girl name .
Sister is currently ranked #71,370 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sister include Sis, Sist, Sisty, Sistie, Siy, Siie, and Siskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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