Sayyid

Origin

From Arabic سَيّد, meaning master, sir, mister.

Proper noun

1. of Arabic origin.
2. (Islam) An honorific title borne by male descendants of the prophet Muhammad.
3. In Arabic it is also a form of address of a male dignitary, with the feminine form being
4. Arabic equivalent of English Mr.

Alternative forms

• Sayed
• Syed
• Sayid
• Said
• Sayyad