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Name Origin

Sayed is an Arabic masculine given name, meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It is often used as a title of respect for men of religious authority, similar to 'Sir' in English.

arabicmasculinereligiousrespecttitlemasterlord

Famous People

Sayed Kashua (1966-)

Writer and Journalist

  • Published acclaimed novels like 'Dancing Arabs' and 'Second Person Singular'
  • Wrote a popular satirical column for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz

Sayed Badreya

Actor

  • Appeared in films like 'Transformers' and 'Kingdom of Heaven'
  • Starred in numerous television series, including 'NCIS: Los Angeles'

Sayed Ali Hosseini (1950-)

Politician and Diplomat

  • Served as Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations
  • Played a key role in negotiating the Iran nuclear deal

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