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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An honorific title borne by female descendants of the prophet Muhammad.
2. 2
   From Arabic, a form of address for a female dignitary, equivalent to Miss, Mrs., or Lady. feminine of Sayyid

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Syed

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic سَيِّدَة (sayyida). * (female given name): From Urdu سیدہ, from Arabic سَيِّدَة (sayyida)

Related phrases

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