sigra

Sigra is a toponym and surname used in various regions, primarily in South Asia. The most common use of the name is as the designation of residential and commercial localities in several Indian cities, where the area often serves as a neighborhood with markets, schools, and access to public transport. In these contexts, Sigra can refer to a specific neighborhood within a city or to a broader administrative or municipal ward.

As a surname, Sigra appears among individuals in parts of South Asia and among diaspora communities. In historical and contemporary records, people bearing the name Sigra have been noted in public life, business, and academia, though the name does not correspond to a single prominent family or lineage.

Etymology is uncertain; the name may derive from local languages, place-naming practices, or historical terms that have been adapted over time. The absence of a single canonical origin reflects the name’s use across multiple regions and languages.

In modern usage, Sigra may also appear in branding or corporate names, where it is chosen to evoke locality, heritage, or regional identity.