Sunni

SUHN-ee'SUN-ee'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
Bright

MEANING

BrilliantCheerful

ORIGIN

Anglo-Saxon

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English 'sunne', meaning 'sun'

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with warmth and brightness, often used to describe a cheerful disposition.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a term of endearment in English-speaking countries.

🇸🇦Arabic
Soft

MEANING

Follower of Sunni Islam

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'Sunnah', referring to the traditional practices of the Prophet Muhammad.

CULTURAL NOTES

Represents the largest denomination of Islam, emphasizing the traditions of the Prophet.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Term has been in use since the early days of Islam to describe adherents of Sunni tradition.

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