Cheikh name meaning
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What does Cheikh mean?
Cheikh's meaning is Aged, Full of Wisdom or Wise is originated from African and Arabic is bestowed upon boys.
How popular is the name Cheikh?
Cheikh is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1965 and was able to reach the top 700 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 629 on boy names chart when 75 babies were named Cheikh.
Over 1007 babies in France have been named Cheikh. The given name is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 25 years of use, it could not make it big.
Over 373 babies in United States have been named Cheikh. In England and Wales, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2002.
Cheikh is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use.
However things change on global perspective, Cheikh is extremely popular in Senegal where every 1 in 70 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Mauritania and Algeria. At least, 330000 people globally have carried Cheikh as their given name according to our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4713 | 20 |
| 2017 | 5080 | 18 |
| 2016 | 4587 | 21 |
| 2015 | 6307 | 13 |
| 2014 | 4680 | 20 |
Facts
Cheikh in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
 | 26 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Cheikh
You are efficient, dynamic, and always look at the big picture instead of collecting the small pieces and wonder where they fit. Why don't you allow your dreams to guide you? You avoid drama and gossip. Spend time with other people and allow yourself to learn new things along the way. You are the most creative person in your surroundings. You are dominant and leadership comes out naturally for you.
Looking for a name like Cheikh? Please go through the following names
- Heshima - Used chiefly in African, Heshima means "Most Respected"
- Asura - The unisex name Asura means "Devil or Spiritual" predominantly used in Hindi and Sanskrit is rooted from African language
- Dalmar - Far-out and Contemporary Dalmars origin is Spanish, African and Old Norse is used in Norwegian and Icelandic used as a boy name, meaning of Dalmar is "Versatile or Agile"
- Nangila - Boy name Nangila is rooted from African-Abaluhya, meaning of Nangila is "Born While Parents Traveled or Babies Traveling" is substantially used in African language
- Bisah - The girl name Bisah is originated from African, Bisah means "Greatly Loved and A Daughter who is Greatly Loved". Bisah is a derivative of Bisa.
Famous people named Cheikh
- Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, Senegalese diplomat
- Cheikh Sarr, Senegalese immigrant to Italy that died on Saturday August 21
- Cheikh Hamidou Kane, Senegalese writer best
- Cheikh Touré, Senegal-born French athlete
- Cheikh Lô, Senegalese musician
- Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré, was Prime Minister of Senegal from 2007 to 2009 and Chairman of the Commission of the West African Economic and Monetary Union
- Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegalese historian, anthropologist, physicist
- Cheikh Mokrani, was one of the principal leaders of the popular uprising at the end of 19th century following the French conquest
- Cheikh Samb, Senegalese professional basketball player
- Cheikh El Avia Ould Mohamed Khouna, Mauritanian political figure
- Cheikh Gueye, Senegalese professional footballer
- Cheikh Gadiaga, Senegalese football midfielder
- Cheikh Nourredine portrayed leading role of Moh in 1969 drama flick Les hors-la-loi.
Lists having Cheikh
- Boy names beginning with C
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- Baby Names that mean Full
- Baby Names that mean Wisdom
- Baby Names that mean Wise