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.