ayahs
|a-yahs|
B2
/ˈaɪ.əs/
(ayah)
verse or sign
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ayah' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'آية', where it meant 'sign' or 'miracle'.
Historical Evolution
'ayah' was borrowed into English from Arabic, maintaining its original meaning related to Quranic verses.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sign' or 'miracle', but in English, it is primarily used to refer to Quranic verses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a verse from the Quran, the holy book of Islam.
The Quran is divided into surahs, which are further divided into ayahs.
Synonyms
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