Sunni

Sunni Meaning & Origin

About Sunni
The name "Sunni" is of Arabic origin and is primarily associated with the Sunni branch of Islam. It is derived from the Arabic word "Sunna," which refers to the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Sunni Muslims follow the Sunna and believe in the consensus of the community as a source of guidance. The name "Sunni" signifies adherence to the mainstream and orthodox interpretation of Islam, distinguishing it from other branches and sects within the religion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sunni are female.

Sunni Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 58.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsuni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sunni in Braille

Here's how to represent Sunni in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sunni in braille

How to Spell the Name Sunni in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sunni using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sunni in sign language

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