A common Muslim name, though its origin predates Islam. Possibly of Persian origin meaning, "a walking thunderstorm," "sand storm," or "walking quickly" Famous real-life people named Sufyan: | Edit. Abu Sufyan ibn Harith was a companion and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and prayers upon him).
Sheikh Name Meaning. Muslim: from Arabic shaikh, a title denoting a political or spiritual leader of a community. Shaikh ul-Islam 'leader of Islam', was the title of the highest religious office in Ottoman Turkey. Shaikh also means 'chief' or 'head' (Qur'an 28:23). This name is found throughout the Muslim world.