Sharia
شريعة
Divine law or sacred law; derived from an Arabic root meaning to establish or enact legal or religious principles.
Meaning and origin
A traditional masculine Arabic given name derived from the root sharaʿa, Sharia is rarely given to children today but carries historical and religious significance.
How to pronounce Sharia
| Arabic | sha-REE-ah /ʃaˈriːʕa/ |
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