sayyid

American  

[sah-yid, sey-id] / ˈsɑ yɪd, ˈseɪ ɪd /

Also sayed,

noun

1. (in Islamic countries) a supposed descendant of Muhammad through his grandson Hussein, the second son of his daughter Fatima.

2. a title of respect, especially for royal personages.

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sayyid British  

/ ˈsaɪɪd /

noun

1. a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain

2. a Muslim honorary title

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Etymology

Origin of sayyid

1780–90; < Arabic: lord

Example Sentences

“The Sayyid cares about our welfare but we’re ready,” said Kayed, a resident of the targeted neighborhood who asked to be identified by only his first name to avoid harassment for speaking with Western media.

From Los Angeles Times

An Arab medical student, whom we are calling Sayyid, asked for anonymity over fears he might face retaliation for speaking out.

From BBC

"She was attempting to maybe try and represent both sides, but what she said at the congressional hearing was not appropriate and did come off as antisemitic," says Sayyid.

From BBC

State Department also designated militia group Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada and its secretary general, Abu Ala al-Walai, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.

From Reuters

Those groups were widely believed to be Kata’ib Hezbollah and Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, two Iraqi Shiite militias with direct ties with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

From Washington Times