Shariah
Meaning of Shariah
Shariah, pronounced shuh-RY-uh (/ʃərˈaɪə/), is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, rooted in the term sharīʿah, which denotes the codified body of moral and legal injunctions integral to Islamic jurisprudence, and in its Anglo-American adoption it has come to convey associations of guidance, ethical structure and spiritual direction. Its formal sonority and distinctive phonetic profile have facilitated its acceptance within English-speaking contexts, and demographic records from the United States Social Security Administration spanning 1982 through 2024 indicate a pattern of modest yet enduring usage: throughout this period Shariah’s ranking has fluctuated within the nine-hundreds, achieving its most recent placement at 943rd in 2024. Such sustained presence amid a competitive naming landscape reflects the appeal of a name that marries historical gravitas and cultural resonance with contemporary distinctiveness.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-RY-uh (/ʃərˈaɪə/)
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