Shaykh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shaykh Name at a Glance

Name	Shaykh
Meaning	Variant of Shaikh: Head. Chieftain. Teacher..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shaykh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shaykh means “Variant of Shaikh: Head. Chieftain. Teacher”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shaykh Name Origin

Our database records Shaykh under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shaykh a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shaykh is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shaykh

When considering Shaykh for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.