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샤이크

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Also known as Sheik, Shaikh, Shekh, Sheikhah, Sheikha, shaykh

Sheikh ( , , , , shuyūkh ) is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning "elder". It commonly designates a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar.

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A sheikh is an Arabic honorific title meaning "elder" that is commonly used to refer to either a tribal chief or a Muslim scholar. The term carries respect and authority, reflecting the importance of age, wisdom, and leadership in Arab and Muslim cultures.

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Vinony's link graph records 2,408 inbound references to 샤이크, and connects out to Arabic, South Asia and Arabs.

It is catalogued under topics including Arabic-language honorifics, Islamic honorifics and Noble titles.

Vinony links it to 77 Wikipedia language editions.

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Subclass of
scholar
Religion
Islam
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G1895 pg006 KURDISH SHEIKHS.jpg
Said to be same as
Shaykh
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WikiProject Sociology
described by source
The Nuttall Encyclopædia
Commons category
Sheikhs
female form of label
cheikha
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