Sheikh Surname
“Elder, chief”
MuslimArabic OriginUrdu
History & Significance
Common Muslim surname meaning elder or chief, used across various Muslim communities.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Elder, chief
- Origin
- Arabic
- Language
- Urdu
- Category
- Muslim
Regional Distribution
The Sheikh surname is predominantly found in:
Pan-India
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