Syed
Meaning of Syed
Syed is a popular male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as sye-ed (/seɪd/) in English. The name has variations, including Sayed. Syed carries cultural and historical associations, particularly in Islamic communities where it holds significant religious and familial importance. In the United States, the popularity of the name Syed has remained relatively steady over the years, with a peak ranking of 923 in 2003. It continues to be chosen by parents looking for a meaningful and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sye-ed (/seɪd/)
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Notable People Named Syed
| Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was an Indian Muslim reformer, philosopher, and educationist known for his role in advocating for Muslim nationalism in India and is considered the father of the two-nation theory. |
| Syed Nayeemuddin, also known as Nayeem, is a former Indian football player and coach who has had a successful career both on the field and in management. |
| Syed Saddiq bin Syed Abdul Rahman is a Malaysian politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Muar and was convicted of criminal breach of trust and money laundering in 2023. |
| Syed Modi, born as Syed Mehdi Hassan Zaidi, was an Indian badminton singles player who won the men's singles title at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and achieved success in various international tournaments. |
| Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Shah bin Syed Nor Albukhary is a Malaysian business tycoon and philanthropist known for founding the Albukhary Foundation. |
| Syed Wadal Shah was a Pakistani scientist and professor known for his expertise in organic chemistry at Sindh University Engineering College. |
| Syed Babar Ali OBE is a prominent Pakistani businessman, philanthropist, and former caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan, known for founding Packages Limited, Milkpak Limited, and Lahore University of Management Sciences, with the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering bearing his name. |
| Syed Faizul Karim, also known as Shaikh-e-Charmonai, is a prominent Bangladeshi Islamic scholar, politician, and leader in various Islamic organizations. |
| Tun Syed Sheh Al-Haj bin Syed Hassan Barakbah was a prominent Malaysian judge who served as the second Lord President of the Federal Court and held various high-ranking positions in the Malaysian government. |
| Sir Syed Ali Imam, an Indian Barrister and freedom fighter, was the first Indian to represent India at the round table of 1929. |
| Syed Imran Ahmed Shah - Syed Imran Ahmad Shah is a Pakistani politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2008 to 2018 and again from 2018 to 2023. |
| Pir Syed Iftikhar Ul Hassan Shah, also known as Zahray Shah, was a Pakistani politician and member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2013 to 2018 and again from 2018 until his passing. |
| Syed Ahmed was an Indian politician, author, and member of the Congress Party who briefly served as the Governor of Manipur before passing away in office. |
| Syed Zafar Islam is an Indian politician, Member of Parliament, and national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party, known for his previous career in investment banking. |
| Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz bin Syed Abdul Fasal is a Malaysian politician and Member of Parliament for Bukit Gantang, who has also held the position of Chairman of Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia. |
