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Cognomen شیخ (Sheikh , Shaikh , شیخ ) , globally, is a widespread last name. The last name شیخ is habitual in Western Asia, particularly United Arab Emirates, where it is a widespread surname, Qatar, where it is a common surname, and Saudi Arabia (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is commonest in Southern Asia, particularly India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Likewise, شیخ is the forename as well as the last name.