Where does “šiia” come from?
šiia (Finnish) comes from Arabic شِيعَة — Shia; adherence, fellowship.
šiia (Finnish): Shi'a, Shi'ite
Definitions
- Shi'a, Shi'ite
Ancestry of “šiia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | شِيعَة | Shia; adherence, fellowship |