Siqiniq is a feminine Inuit name meaning "sun" in Inuktitut.
In Inuit cosmology, the sun (also Siqiniq or sometimes Siqiniq) is a powerful entity. According to legend, Siqiniq is the sister of the moon god Tarqiup Inua (sometimes Tatqim). In some versions, she was carrying a torch when her brother chased her into the sky, and they became the sun and moon. The name thus evokes warmth, light, and the life-giving power of the sun in the Arctic, where the sun is absent for months during winter and is celebrated upon its return.
Siqiniq is among a group of traditional Inuit names derived from natural phenomena and elements. Others include similar names drawn from the environment, reflecting the deep connection between Inuit culture and their surroundings.
- Meaning: "sun"
- Origin: Inuktitut
- Type: First name
- Usage: Inuit