Surname · Arabic origin
Sayed
Meaning
The surname Sayed means Master, lord.
Origin
Arabic
Type
other
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Sayed
Sayed (al-Sayyid) means “master” or “lord,” and can indicate descent from the Prophet.
What kind of surname is Sayed?
Sayed is a other surname. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Variants & spellings of Sayed
You may also see this surname written as:
- El-Sayed
- Said
Other Arabic surnames
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Sayed mean?
The surname Sayed means Master, lord. Sayed (al-Sayyid) means “master” or “lord,” and can indicate descent from the Prophet.
Where does the surname Sayed come from?
Sayed is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Sayed?
Sayed is a other surname.
What are other spellings of Sayed?
Variant spellings of Sayed include El-Sayed, Said.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Amin, Aziz, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi.