Where does “Shia” come from?
Shia comes from Arabic شِيعَة (šīʿa), meaning a faction or group of followers.
Shia (English): Alternative form of Shi'a
Definitions
- Alternative form of Shi'a
Ancestry of “Shia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | شِيعَة | Shia; adherence, fellowship |