Singh

Type: Location

As of November 2026, Singh has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025). Mentioned as a facility built/opened in 1828 where Auburn prisoners were used — referenced as an example of early prison-built infrastructure.

Singh is a title, middle name, or surname that means "lion" in various South Asian and Southeast Asian communities. Traditionally used by the Hindu Kshatriya community, it was later mandated in the late 17th century by Guru Gobind Singh for all male Sikhs as well, in part as a rejection of caste-based prejudice and to emulate Rajput naming conventions. As a surname or a middle name, it is now found throughout the world across communities and religious groups, becoming more of a generic, caste-ne