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Also known as Sheik, Shaikh, Shekh, Sheikhah, Sheikha, shaykh

Sheikh ( , , , , shuyūkh ) is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning "elder". It commonly designates a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar.

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A sheikh is an Arabic honorific title meaning "elder" that is commonly used to refer to either a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar. The term carries respect and authority, reflecting the importance of age, wisdom, and leadership in Arab and Muslim cultures.

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Subclass of
scholar
Religion
Islam
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G1895 pg006 KURDISH SHEIKHS.jpg
Said to be same as
Shaykh
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described by source
The Nuttall Encyclopædia
Commons category
Sheikhs
female form of label
cheikha
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Article · 日本語

シャイフまたはシェイフ(アラビア語: شيخ‎)は、部族の長老、首長、崇拝される賢人、知識人あるいは教師であるウラマーを意味するアラビア語である。英語では、シークまたはシェイク(Sheik , Shaykh , Sheikh)などと発音・表記される。シャイフの娘や妻は、しばしばシャイハまたはシェイハ(アラビア語: شيخة‎ shaykha/sheykha)、英語ではシェイカー(Sheikhah)と呼ばれる。

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