No. 645 in Malay
singh
In Malay, "Singh" typically refers to a Sikh surname meaning "lion" in Sanskrit, commonly used by Sikh men.
In a sentence
Singh ialah nama keluarga yang berasal dari kaum Sikh di India.
Singh is a surname originating from the Sikh community in India.
In this usage, "Singh" refers to a proper noun, functioning as a surname often used by individuals of Sikh heritage.
Saya membaca buku sejarah tentang seorang pemimpin bernama Singh.
I read a history book about a leader named Singh.
Here, "Singh" refers again to a proper noun, this time illustrating its use as the name of a historical figure.
Dalam pertandingan sukan sekolah, encik Singh dilantik sebagai pengadil.
During the school sports competition, Mr. Singh was appointed as a referee.
In this example, "Singh" is a proper noun denoting a formal or respectful address of a person with the surname Singh, implying their role or title (e.g., Mr.).
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