Saiyed

Saiyed Meaning & Origin

About Saiyed
The surname Saiyed is derived from the Arabic word "Sayyid," which means "master" or "lord." It is an honorific title used to denote descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali. Saiyed is a common surname among Muslims in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among those who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad. It signifies a respected lineage and is often associated with religious and scholarly pursuits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Saiyed is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Saiyed: 449
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saiyed based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 D
🌐 IPA
/saiyed*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saiyed in Braille

Here's how to represent Saiyed in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Saiyed in braille

How to sign the name Saiyed using Sign Language

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

The name Saiyed in sign language

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