Sayyid

Sayyid
Honorific title used by those claiming descent from Muhammad, especially through his grandson Husayn.
Sharif
Honorable, noble, highborn, or high-bred. Man claiming descent from prominent ancestors, usually the Prophet Muhammad through his grandson Hasan.

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