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Name Origin

Syed is a Muslim given name derived from the Arabic title 'Sayyid', meaning 'lord', 'master', or 'sir'. It traditionally denotes descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his grandson, Hasan ibn Ali.

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Famous People

Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898)

Social Reformer and Politician

  • Founded the Aligarh Muslim University
  • Pioneer of Muslim social reform in India

Syed Ali Shah Geelani (1929-2021)

Kashmiri Separatist Leader

  • Prominent voice in the Kashmiri separatist movement
  • Advocate for self-determination for Kashmir

Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada (1923-2017)

Lawyer and Constitutional Expert

  • Served as Pakistan's Attorney General
  • Represented Pakistan in international legal disputes

Syed Kamall (1966-)

Politician and Member of the European Parliament

  • First British Muslim to be elected to the European Parliament
  • Advocate for human rights and free trade

Syed Rizwan Farook (1987-2015)

Perpetrator of San Bernardino Terrorist Attack

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