shehu
See also: Shehu
Hausa
Etymology
From Arabic شَيْخ (šayḵ). Doublet of shaihi.
Noun
shēhū̀ m (plural shḕhùnai, possessed form shēhùn)
- (Islam) A great scholar, especially in religious matters.
- A traditional title of the emir of Borno.
Usage notes
When used as a title, the final vowel is shortened.