Sinnion

Sinnion (undetermined origin, perhaps Persian ) was a Kutrigur leader of the 6th century.

Sinnion was a veteran of the Vandalic War. Noted for their strength and bravery, Sinnion and Balas led a group of 600 Massagetae auxiliaries (all mounted archers), at the Battle of Ad Decimum (September 13, 533).

He then became a leader of the Kutrigurs, succeeding Chinialon, between 551 and 558, after the Utigurs led by Sandilch had attacked the Kutrigurs. Having suffered great losses, the Kutrigurs made a peace treaty with Byzantine Empire, and 2000 Kutrigurs with their wives and children were led by Sinnion into the Empire's service and were settled in Thrace. The shelter provided to the Kutrigurs was not well received by Sandilch. He was succeeded by Zabergan.