sayyid

[ sah-yid, sey-id ]

/ ˈsɑ yɪd, ˈseɪ ɪd /

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

a title of respect, especially for royal personages.

Also said, say·ed, say·id.

Origin of sayyid

1780–90; < Arabic: lord

The best known was Brotherhood alumnus Sayyid Qutb, whom the Egyptian state executed in 1966.

Why the Caliphate Will Devour Its Children |Philip Jenkins |July 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
More usually written Said or Sayyid, the same as the more familiar Cid.

The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] |George Borrow
At that time there were excellent archer-braves; one of the most distinguished was Sayyid Muammad-i-ars.

The Bbur-nma in English |Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
His tutor, Sayyid Mamd,482 presumably was a Sha; through this he himself became infected by that heresy.

The Bbur-nma in English |Babur, Emperor of Hindustan

He now met with Sayyid Ahmad who soon acquired great influence over his new disciple.

The Faith of Islam |Edward Sell
This may be the one with which Sayyid Dakn was concerned (f. 346).

The Bbur-nma in English |Babur, Emperor of Hindustan

sayyid

/ (ˈsaɪɪd) /

a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain

a Muslim honorary title

C17: from Arabic: lord