Unisex name
Sunny name meaning
“follower of the Sunnah”
Sunny is a name used for both girls and boys, commonly linked to Sunni, from Arabic sunnī, meaning follower of the Sunnah or prophetic tradition. Its related spelling variants are Suni and Sunni. Within these forms, Suni can represent a simplified spelling of the Arabic-derived Sunni.
What does Sunny mean?
Follower of the Sunnah
In Indonesian: pengikut sunah
Origin and cultural usage of Sunny
In the form Sunni, the name derives from Arabic sunnī, meaning following the Sunnah or prophetic tradition. Suni can be a simplified spelling.
Sunny in Islam and the Quran
Sunny does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Sunny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suni/ |
| Arabic script | سني |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Sunny a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sunny is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sunny ranks #745 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Sunny
Famous people named Sunny
- Sunny Soon · b. 1984
- Sunny Gho · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Sunny
What is the meaning of Sunny?
Sunny means follower of the Sunnah. In the form Sunni, the name derives from Arabic sunnī, meaning following the Sunnah or prophetic tradition. Suni can be a simplified spelling.
Is Sunny a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sunny is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
Is the name Sunny in the Quran?
Sunny does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sunny have?
Sunny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sunny?
Sunny ranks #745 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sunny?
Other spellings: Suni, Sunni.
Famous people named Sunny?
Notable people named Sunny include Sunny Soon, Sunny Gho.
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