Cheikh

Cheikh Meaning & Origin

About Cheikh
The name "Cheikh" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "sheikh" which means "elder" or "chief." In Islamic tradition, a sheikh is a respected and knowledgeable leader, often associated with religious or scholarly authority. Therefore, the name "Cheikh" carries connotations of wisdom, leadership, and reverence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cheikh are male.

Cheikh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 69.23% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/cheikh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cheikh in Braille

Here's how to represent Cheikh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cheikh in braille

How to Spell the Name Cheikh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cheikh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cheikh in sign language

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