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appears to be used for the Hindustani and Persian Khán, or chief.
Miyán, (lit. "a master" or "friend") generally used for the descendants of celebrated saints, but also as a title of respect.
Sayyid, generally pronounced Syud (lit. "lord"). For the descendants of Muhammad from his daughter Fatimah and her husband ʾAli. The word Sayyid is often used as part of a name, without reference to family descent from the Prophet; as Sayyid Ahmad, Sayyid Shah, &c.
Mír, also used for Sayyids, but not exclusively.
