Sheik
Meaning of Sheik
The name Sheik is a male name of Arabic origin. It is pronounced as "sheek" (/ʃiːk/) in Arabic. The name Sheik is a variation of Sheikh, which is also commonly used. In terms of popularity, the name Sheik has been recorded in the United States since at least 1979. Over the years, its occurrence and rank have varied, with some years showing more popularity than others. However, it remains a unique and distinctive name choice for parents looking for something less common. The associations with this name include strength, leadership, and wisdom often associated with traditional Arab culture.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sheek (/ʃiːk/)
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Notable People Named Sheik
| Sheik Chinna Moulana, also known as Sheik, was a renowned nadhaswaram player in the Carnatic tradition and was honored with the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1998 for his exceptional mastery of the instrument and unique musical style. |
| Wadi Ayoub, also known as Sheik Ali, was a champion Greco-Roman wrestler in Lebanon and a professional wrestler in Australia, known for his headbutts and the "Egyptian Deadlock" move. |
| Sheik Umar Khan was a prominent Sierra Leonean doctor who played a key role in combating the Ebola outbreak in 2014. |
| Sheik Mahaboob Subhani is an Indian classical music nadaswaram artist who performs alongside his wife Kaleeshabi Mahaboob, also a nadaswaram artist. |
| Sheik Mohammed is a former Guyanese cricketer who represented Guyana in both first-class and List A matches from 1987 to 1999. |
