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Humayun

American  
[hoo-mah-yoon] / huˈmɑ yun /

noun

  1. 1508–56, Mogul emperor of Hindustan 1530–56 (son of Baber).


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Humayun co-invented the implant and is also a co-founder of the company.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

Former Bangladeshi diplomats like Humayun Kabir feel that India should accept the ground reality and reach out to Bangladesh to rebuild trust.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

“The allegations against Mr. Khan are proven,” said Humayun Dilawar, the judge who announced the verdict in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2023

That figure “is a sign of how widespread the issue has become,” said Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, president and CEO of the federation.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2021

Instead, he immerses himself in the guidebook, studying the history of Mughal architecture, learning the succession of emperors’ names: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri