Cheikh
Arabic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Cheikh
The name 'Cheikh' is a variant of 'Sheikh', meaning "elder," "chief," or "leader" in Arabic, derived from the root *sh-y-kh* (شيخ) denoting age and authority.
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Etymology
The name 'Cheikh' is a variant of 'Sheikh', meaning "elder," "chief," or "leader" in Arabic, derived from the root *sh-y-kh* (شيخ) denoting age and authority. It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures across North and West Africa and the Middle East, historically as a title for tribal leaders, scholars, or Sufi masters, notably in Senegal where it is a common given name honoring figures like Cheikh Anta Diop.
Cheikh currently ranks #4,890 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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