shehu

See also: Shehu

Hausa

Etymology

From Arabic شَيْخ‎ (šayḵ). Doublet of shaihi.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃéː.hùː/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [ʃéː.hùː]

Noun

shēhū̀ m (feminine shēhùwā, plural shḕhùnai, possessed form shēhùn)

  1. (Islam) A great scholar, especially in religious matters.
    1. A traditional title of the emir of Borno.
  2. professor
    Synonym: farfesa

Usage notes

When used as a title, the final vowel is shortened.

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