a member of a Muslim group who try to become united with God through prayer and meditation and by living a very simple, strict life Topics Religion and festivalsc2苏非派信徒(伊斯兰教一教团成员,主张通过虔修默祷、生活简朴禁欲达到人主合一) Word Originmid 17th cent.: from Arabic ṣūfī, perhaps from ṣūf ‘wool’ (referring to the woollen garment worn).