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Definition:
Singh literally means "lion" and is a surname which all male initiates into the Sikh Khalsa
are encouraged to take in place of their original family name. It is not uncommon for
non-members of the Khalsa to have this last name and, in fact, it also occurs among non-Sikhs.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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