シャイフ

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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Within Vinony's link graph, シャイフ is referenced by 2,408 other articles, and connects out to Arabic, South Asia and Arabs.

It is catalogued under topics including Arabic-language honorifics, Islamic honorifics and Noble titles.

Its subject is documented across 77 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Subclass of: scholar
Religion: Islam
Image: G1895 pg006 KURDISH SHEIKHS.jpg
Said to be same as: Shaykh

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maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Sociology
described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia
Commons category: Sheikhs
female form of label: cheikha
P8168: Bob Widlar

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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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