Sheikh

βš₯
shayk'sh-ay-k'1 syllable
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦Arabic
Authoritative

MEANING

ElderLeader

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'shaykh', meaning elder or leader.

CULTURAL NOTES

In many Arab and Islamic cultures, 'Sheikh' is a title of respect for a learned person or leader.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Often used as a title for tribal leaders, scholars, and elders in Islamic communities.

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FAQs About Sheikh

The name Sheikh means "elder, leader" in Arabic.
Sheikh has Arabic origins. Derived from the Arabic word 'shaykh', meaning elder or leader.
Sheikh is pronounced shayk (sh-ay-k). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Sheikh include Shaik, Shaikh.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Sheikh include Amir, Fatima, Layla, Omar.
The most common spelling is Sheikh. Alternative spellings include Shaikh, Sheik.