Sìne is a Scottish Gaelic feminine given name, equivalent to the English names Jeanne or Jane. It is ultimately derived from John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious", via the Old French Jehanne. The name is commonly anglicized as Jean, Jane, or Sheena. Pronounced /ˈʃiːɲə/, Sìne has the diminutive form Sìneag. Variants include Jean and Sheenagh.EtymologyAs a Scottish Gaelic form of Jeanne or Jane, Sìne traces its roots to the Hebrew name Yoḥanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "Yahweh is gracious". This Hebrew name passed into Greek as Ioannes (Ἰωάννης), then into Latin as Iohannes, and later into Old French as Jehanne, a feminine form. The French Jehanne became Jeanne in modern French, and from there was adapted into Scottish Gaelic as Sìne.Cultural SignificanceIn Scotland, Sìne has been a longstanding traditional name, often used to anglicize Jane or Jean. It is part of a broader Celtic naming tradition that includes other Gaelic forms like Seònaid and Seonag. The name gained wider recognition through the anglicized form Sheena, which became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.Notable BearersWhile not many famous bearers of Sìne itself are documented, the name's variants have seen prominence: Sheena Easton, the Scottish singer; and the fictional character Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. The diminutive Sìneag is less common but remains in use in Gaelic-speaking communities.Meaning: Yahweh is graciousOrigin: Scottish Gaelic, from French JeanneType: Feminine given nameUsage: Scotland