Syed

Meaning master, lord
Origin Arabic
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Sy-ed

About Syed

Distinguished and honorable, Syed represents a name with profound cultural significance and inherent respect. This title-name carries generations of heritage and dignity, traditionally indicating noble lineage or descent. Syed commands respect automatically, opening doors and establishing credibility before a word is spoken. The simplicity of its single syllable belies the depth it contains. This name works across continents and cultures, recognized and honored in diverse communities worldwide. Parents choosing Syed bestow upon their child a legacy of honor and expectation, encouraging them to live up to the name's prestigious associations. It creates instant connection within communities that understand its significance while remaining accessible to those unfamiliar with its traditions. Syed pairs beautifully with both traditional and modern middle and last names. The name suggests leadership, wisdom, and moral strength—qualities that guide individuals toward meaningful lives and positive impacts on their communities.

Variations of Name Syed

Sayyid
Saiyid
Seyed
Seyyed

Nicknames for Syed

Sy
Syed
Syeddy
SJ
Seddy
Syed

Famous People Named Syed

Syed Mushtaq AliIndian cricketer
Syed Abdul RahimIndian footballer and coach
Syed ModiIndian badminton player
Syed Shabbir PashaIndian athlete
Syed KirmaniIndian cricketer
Syed Zahoor QasimIndian marine biologist
Syed Nazrul IslamBangladeshi politician
Syed Badrul AhsanBangladeshi journalist
Syed Zulfiqar Ali ShahPakistani politician
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul RahmanMalaysian politician
Syed Ali Shah GeelaniKashmiri separatist leader
Syed Yusuf Raza GilaniPakistani politician and former Prime Minister
Syed Ali Naqi NaqviPakistani scholar and poet
Syed Ali KhameneiSupreme Leader of Iran
Syed Sadequain Ahmed NaqviPakistani artist
Syed Mustafa SirajIndian writer and novelist
Syed Ahmad Taqvi bin Syed Muhammad MuttaqiIndian Islamic scholar
Syed Farhan Ali WarisPakistani Noha Khawan - reciter of elegies
Syed Ahmed KhanIndian philosopher and educator
Syed Faisal AliBritish businessman and philanthropist

Characters Named Syed

Syed MasoodCharacter from the British soap opera "EastEnders"
Syed HassanCharacter from the novel "And the Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini
Syed AliCharacter from the TV series "24"
Syed KarimCharacter from the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid
Syed HaiderCharacter from the movie "A Separation"
Syed MajeedCharacter from the novel "Brick Lane" by Monica Ali
Syed AbbasCharacter from the movie "My Name Is Khan"
Syed GhafoorCharacter from the TV series "The Jewel in the Crown"
Syed FaroukCharacter from the TV series "The Night Manager"
Syed Ali BaigCharacter from the movie "Sarfarosh"
Syed Rizwan WaseemCharacter from the TV series "Criminal Minds"
Syed KishwarCharacter from the TV series "Indian Summers"
Syed MahmoodCharacter from the movie "The Ghost Writer"
Syed YusufCharacter from the novel "A Golden Age" by Tahmima Anam
Syed LauderCharacter from the TV series "Designated Survivor"
Syed MunirCharacter from the movie "Khuda Kay Liye"
Syed RabbaniCharacter from the TV series "Spooks"
Syed AmirCharacter from the novel "In Other Rooms, Other Wonders" by Daniyal Mueenuddin
Syed RahmanCharacter from the TV series "State of Affairs"
Syed FerozCharacter from the movie "Kabul Express"

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