Sunna
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sunna
First recorded in 1620–30, Sunna is from the Arabic word sunnah literally, way, path, rule
Example Sentences
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“It’s like they’re taking away your identity,” Sunna said of the conflict.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2022
He hurried through the living room, frightened for Sunna, terrified that something had happened to her.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 4, 2017
The extremist Islamist militia calls itself Jamaatu Ahlis Sunna Lidda Awati Wal-Jihad but is popularly known as Boko Haram, which translates as "Western education is a sin."
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2014
Both are from Ahlu Sunna, but the group, made up of Sufi Muslims, said it did not support their nominations.
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2010
No doubt have I that Sunna and her handsome partner made a romantic and lovely picture.”
From An Orkney Maid by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
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