Sayed

Sayed Meaning & Origin

About Sayed
The surname Sayed is of Arabic origin and 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. Sayed is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of Arab, Persian, and South Asian descent, and is often used as a title of respect for individuals who are believed to have a direct lineage to the Prophet Muhammad.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sayed: 1,516
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,301
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Ranking information for the surname Sayed is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA2 Y EH1 D
🌐 IPA
/ˌsɑˈjɛd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sayed in Braille

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

The name Sayed in braille

How to sign the name Sayed using Sign Language

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

The name Sayed in sign language

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