شيخة

Sheikha

girlArabic

Sheikha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Lady of high standing; noblewoman”.

MeaningLady of high standing; noblewoman
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشيخة
PronunciationSHAY-khah
Arabic rootش ي خ (sh-y-kh) — elder, chief
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sheikha

Sheikha (Shaykha) is the feminine of shaykh, 'elder' or 'chief', and as a name it means 'noble lady' or 'woman of honour'. It is also a title for women of ruling families in the Gulf, but in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia it is equally used as an ordinary given name for girls.

Is Sheikha a Muslim name?

Yes. Sheikha is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It means 'noble lady'.

Where is the name Sheikha used?

Common in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

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Spellings and variants of Sheikha

ShaikhaShaykhaShiekha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sheikha mean?

Sheikha means 'Lady of high standing; noblewoman'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Sheikha a Muslim name?

Yes. Sheikha is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It means 'noble lady'.

How do you write Sheikha in Arabic?

Sheikha is written شيخة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sheikha?

Sheikha is pronounced SHAY-khah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.