Sikh titles are positions or honorifics appended to the names of members of the Sikh community. Their form may be prefixes or suffixes to names, or the title may be used alone, in place of the name. They may denote social status or relationship, occupational field, or religious standing. When used as a form of address, they are often intended to convey respect.
History
After the formation of the Sikh Confederacy in 1748, the title Jathedar began to fall into disuse from that point onwards, as leaders of Sikh misls preferred the term Sardar to refer to themselves, due to Afghan influence.[1]
Das, a surname regularly encountered among Sikhs, which has also been applied as a title, signifying "devotee" or "votary" (in the context of religion); also, Dasa[2]
Guru 'revered teacher (of a disciple)', 'enlightener': Sikh gurus
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^ abcSingh, Jagraj (2009). "2: Practical Sikhism: Sikh Names". A Complete Guide to Sikhism. Unistar Books. pp. 73–74. ISBN9788171427543.
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