Sanusi
Sanusi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Follower of the Sanusi tradition”.
| Meaning | Follower of the Sanusi tradition |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (North African nisba), Hausa usage |
| Arabic spelling | سنوسي |
| Pronunciation | sah-NOO-see |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sanusi
Sanusi is a nisba name linked to Muhammad ibn ʿAli al-Sanusi, the nineteenth-century Algerian scholar who founded the Sanusiyya Sufi order in Libya, and earlier to the Maliki theologian Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Sanusi of Tlemcen. In northern Nigeria it became a given name, borne by Emirs of Kano including Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Is Sanusi a Muslim name?
Yes. Sanusi is a Muslim name honouring famous North African scholars, and it is especially well known in northern Nigeria.
Where is the name Sanusi used?
Common in northern Nigeria and Niger, and known in Libya as a family name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanusi mean?
Sanusi means 'Follower of the Sanusi tradition'. It comes from Arabic (North African nisba), Hausa usage.
Is Sanusi a Muslim name?
Yes. Sanusi is a Muslim name honouring famous North African scholars, and it is especially well known in northern Nigeria.
How do you write Sanusi in Arabic?
Sanusi is written سنوسي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sanusi?
Sanusi is pronounced sah-NOO-see.