Sunni
noun
Sun·ni
ˈsu̇(n)-(ˌ)nē 
1
: the Muslims of the branch of Islam that adheres to the orthodox tradition and acknowledges the first four caliphs as rightful successors of Muhammad compare shia
2
: a Sunni Muslim
Sunni
adjective
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The Panthers added even more size with the addition of tight end Sunni Scott, a 6-4, 220-pounder who played in Nevada last season.
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Mike Lefkow, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
But there are also Christian and Sunni Muslim enclaves.
—Lauren Leatherby, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024
English Meaning: Sunshine, happy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sonny, Sunni, Sunnie, Sonnie, Sunnee
Famous Namesakes: Sonny Bono
Peak Popularity: 202324
Brooke
There are two Brookes competing for Team USA: Brooke Raboutou (climbing) and Brooke DeBerdine (field hockey).
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
Yet Haniyeh, a Sunni Muslim, had a major hand building up Hamas' fighting capacity, partly by nurturing ties with Shiite Muslim Iran, which makes no secret of its support for the group.
—Samia Nakhoul and Stephen Farrell, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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Mike Lefkow, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
But there are also Christian and Sunni Muslim enclaves.
—Lauren Leatherby, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024
English Meaning: Sunshine, happy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sonny, Sunni, Sunnie, Sonnie, Sunnee
Famous Namesakes: Sonny Bono
Peak Popularity: 202324
Brooke
There are two Brookes competing for Team USA: Brooke Raboutou (climbing) and Brooke DeBerdine (field hockey).
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
Yet Haniyeh, a Sunni Muslim, had a major hand building up Hamas' fighting capacity, partly by nurturing ties with Shiite Muslim Iran, which makes no secret of its support for the group.
—Samia Nakhoul and Stephen Farrell, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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Sunni
noun
Sun·ni
ˈsu̇n-(n)ē
plural Sunnis or Sunni
1
: one of the two main branches of Islam
2
: a Muslim who is a member of the Sunni branch of Islam
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