Shekh
Arabic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Shekh
Shekh is a variant spelling of "Sheikh," derived from the Arabic word "shaykh" (شيخ), meaning an elder, leader, or wise man of a tribe or community.
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Etymology
Shekh is a variant spelling of "Sheikh," derived from the Arabic word "shaykh" (شيخ), meaning an elder, leader, or wise man of a tribe or community. The name is primarily used in Muslim, Arab, and South Asian cultures, particularly among Islamic scholars, religious leaders, and nobility throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.
Shekh currently ranks #4,810 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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