ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sheikha

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sheikha is a noun meaning A female sheikh.

Meaning

A female sheikh.

Example Sentences

Plus, Umm Waraqah was never explicitly forbidden to lead a mixed congregation. Wadud is now among a growing number of scholars, jurists, sheikhas, imamahs, and ordinary Muslim women pressing for the powers of religious authority.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sheikha

Depending on context, synonyms include sheika.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sheika, sheikh, begum, shaikha, shaikh, shiek.

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