Shaikh

Shaikh Meaning & Origin

About Shaikh
The name "Shaikh" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used as a surname or title in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "shaykh" which means "elder" or "chief." In Islamic tradition, a Shaikh is a respected and knowledgeable person, often referring to a religious leader, scholar, or teacher. The name Shaikh signifies wisdom, authority, and a position of honor within the community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shaikh are male.

Shaikh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃeɊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaikh in Braille

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

The name Shaikh in braille

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

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

The name Shaikh in sign language

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