Sheikh

Sheikh Meaning & Origin

About Sheikh
The name "Sheikh" is an Arabic title that is used to refer to a leader, elder, or respected figure in the Muslim community. It is often given to individuals who have attained a high level of religious knowledge and authority. The term is also used to address individuals who come from a noble or influential family background. In addition to its religious connotation, "Sheikh" can also be used as a surname or a title of honor in some cultures.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sheikh are male.

Sheikh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃik/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheikh in Braille

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

The name Sheikh in braille

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

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

The name Sheikh in sign language

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