singapuraEtymologyDerived from Malay Singapura, from Sanskrit सिंहपुर (siṃhá-pura), from सिंह (siṃha, “lion”) + पुर (pura, “city”).singapura means A 14th-century Malay kingdom centered in modern-day Singapore. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.nameA 14th-century Malay kingdom centered in modern-day Singapore.nounA domestic cat of a small breed with large eyes and ears, brown ticked coat and blunt tail.