سلطان
sulṭān
The Arabic word for "sultan" is سلطان (sulṭān).
The word سلطان is a noun meaning ruler.
Meaning: ruler (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sulṭān
Did you know?
- In the Quran, the word سلطان is often used to mean 'evidence' or 'proof' rather than a person in power.
- In some historical contexts, the title سلطان was used to distinguish a political ruler from a خليفة 'caliph', who claimed spiritual leadership of the entire Muslim community.
- The word سلطان is a direct linguistic relative of the Hebrew word שִׁלְטוֹן, which also refers to authority or rule.
Examples in context
- السلطان يقوم بزيارة رسمية إلى العاصمة.The sultan is making an official visit to the capital.
- سمعت أن السلطان يستمتع بشعبيته الواسعة بين الناس.I heard that the sultan enjoys wide popularity among the people.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سلطان, CC BY-SA 4.0.
