Arabic · noun · People & Roles

Syed

सय्यद

said SAY-yid

also written: Sayyid, Sayyed, Said

Meaning

A descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through Hasan or Husain; an honorific title and lineage name; lord, master.

Literally: lord, chief

Related words

Chief; leader; a title borne by Sayyids and nobles.

An elder, religious teacher, or head of a Sufi order; also a tribal chief; used as a title and surname.