Examples of 'kunya' in a sentence

Meaning of "kunya"

kunya (noun): A term given to the traditional names given to the first-born child in some sub-Saharan African cultures
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  • An epithet in Arabic names, typically deriving from the name of the bearer's first-born son.

How to use "kunya" in a sentence

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Use of a kunya implies a familiar but respectful setting.
The citadel is perhaps the oldest part of Kunya Urgench.
The mouth of the Kunya is located in the town of Kholm.
It is located on the territory of the ancient fortress Kunya Arch.
The kunya of Abu Mazen means " father of Mazen.
That is Kunya.
His given name was Khalil Ahmad, while Abu Ibrahim was his kunya.
When also using a person 's own birth name, the kunya will precede the proper name.
His given name was Rashid Ahmad ; Abu Masud was his kunya.
Al-Nadim's kunya ' Abu al-Faraj ' indicates he was married with at least one son.
The name ' Abu Omar ' is an alternative kunya that he has used.
Ammar, I know the difference between a war name and an Arabic name . It 's a kunya.
He was also known by the kunya Abu ' Amr.
Abu Ahmed means father of Achmed, it 's kunya.
Ammar, I know the difference between a war name and an Arabic name. " It's a kunya.

See also

Abu Ahmed means " father of Ahmed . It 's a kunya.
Ahmed Abu means " father of Ahmed ' . That is Kunya.

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