Siniša (Serbian Cyrillic: Синиша) is a South Slavic masculine given name of medieval Serbian origin, derived from the Serbo-Croatian word sin meaning "son". Etymology The name Siniša is formed by adding the suffix -iša to the root sin- ("son"), a common pattern in Slavic hypocoristics or affectionate forms. It thus carries the endearing meaning of "little son" or "dear son." Historical Context The earliest known bearer is Simeon Uroš (1326–1371), nicknamed Siniša, a Serbian ruler of Epirus and Thessaly from the Byzantine-Serbian Nemanjić dynasty. He was the son of Stefan Dečanski and half-brother of Emperor Dušan. Under Byzantine law, illegitimate sons were often distinguished by this name, since sin means "son" — effectively marking him as "the son." Notable Bearers Several modern figures bear the name across sports, arts, and media: Siniša Glavašević (1960–1991), Croatian reporter killed during the Battle of Vukovar Siniša Kovačević (b. 1954), Serbian author and playwright Siniša Branković (b. 1979), Serbian soccer player Siniša Gogić (b. 1963), Serbian-Cypriot football striker Siniša Ergotić (b. 1968), Croatian long jumper Siniša Janković (b. 1978), Serbian football forward Siniša Đurić (b. 1976), Bosnian Serb football manager and former player Siniša Dobrasinović (b. 1977), Montenegrin-born Cypriot footballer Siniša Dragin (b. 1960), Serbian-Romanian film director Siniša Gagula (b. 1984), Bosnian football player Siniša Kelečević (b. 1970), Croatian basketball player Cultural Significance The name remains popular primarily in Croatian and Serbian communities, reflecting both the linguistic root ("son") and its historical prestige from the medieval ruler. Meaning: “son, little son” Origin: South Slavic (Serbo-Croatian) Type: First name (masculine) Usage: Croatian, Serbian