Name meaning
Cheikh
means “elder, master”
- Origin
- Arabic, via West African
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Senegalese, Mauritanian
- Spellings
- Cheikh · Sheikh
- Say it
- SHAYKH
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Cheikh is the West African spelling of sheikh, elder or spiritual master. The historian Cheikh Anta Diop and the Sufi founder Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba carried it.
Roots
From Arabic shaykh (elder).
Where it is used
Sheikh is the usual spelling.
Cheikh name FAQ
What does the name Cheikh mean?
Cheikh means “elder, master”. From Arabic shaykh (elder).
Where does the name Cheikh come from?
Cheikh is of Arabic, via West African origin. Today it is used in Senegalese, Mauritanian families.
How do you pronounce Cheikh?
Cheikh is usually pronounced SHAYKH.
Is Cheikh a boy's or a girl's name?
Cheikh is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Cheikh?
Related spellings and forms include Sheikh.
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