Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sharia mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Sharia
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
38%
Islamic/Muslim
29%
English
25%
Japanese
4%
Hebrew
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from India says the name Sharia is of Arabic origin and means "Daughter of a king".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Sharia means "The given of love and life" and is of Arabic origin.
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- The code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed ("sharia is only applicable to Muslims")
Wiktionary
- Alternative form of shari'a
sharia was also found in the following language(s): Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish