kyai
Sign in to savethumb|Wayang Kulit|Wayang figure of Kyai Maja, a Javanese religious leader and follower of [[Prince Diponegoro in his rebellion against the Dutch in Java War.]]
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- Origins
- Education
- Function
- Other uses
- Heirloom items
- Wali Songo
- References
- Sources
thumb|Wayang Kulit|Wayang figure of Kyai Maja, a Javanese religious leader and follower of [[Prince Diponegoro in his rebellion against the Dutch in Java War.]]
A kyai ( ) is used to greet respected people, or as a term for sacred objects or heirlooms. It is generally used to refer to an expert in Islam. This denomination is usually used among the ethnic Javanese people.