Sonnet is a gender-neutral name of English origin, meaning "14-line Poem Or Verse". The name is derived from the Italian word "sonetto" which translates to "little song" from the Latin word "sonus" meaning "sound". The sonnet, originating in 13th-century Sicily, is a fixed poetic form consisting of fourteen lines with a set rhyming scheme. It was initially used to express romantic love but eventually encompassed various subjects. The structure and content of the sonnet drew upon Arabic poetry and were introduced to different European languages. In various languages, the sonnet form has been used by renowned poets, contributing to its enduring popularity and versatility in literary expression.