fana

American  

[fuh-nah] / fəˈnɑ /

noun

Islam.

1. the ecstatic union of the Sufi with the Divine.

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Etymology

Origin of fana

First recorded in 1865–70, fana is from the Arabic word fanā' annihilation

Example Sentences

“Personally, I vote we cheer you up. We could make a list of all the things you’re better at than Jonah? Ooh, or play one of those word games you like so you can kick our butts? Banana.fana?”

From Literature

Fana Broadcasting, Ethiopia’s state-run news agency, announced on March 27 that Sister Guèbrou had died in Jerusalem.

From New York Times

Fana Mulu-Moore likely falls into that category.

From Science Magazine

But AAMU’s program only graduated two Black students—Fana Mulu-Moore and Samaiyah Farid—over its decadelong affiliation with the center.

From Science Magazine

The state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting reported: “The state of emergency investigation board is instructed to finish any outstanding works within a month and report back to the relevant body. Judicial bodies are also instructed to finish emergency law-related cases within the regular judicial process.”

From Seattle Times