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Saif Khan
Saif ( ar, سيف, links=no) is an Arabic name that means ''sword'' or ''scimitar''. also, it means the protector of something''. Saif , SAIF, or Seif may also refer to: Military * Arab sword, an Arabian sword of pre-Islamic origin *Scimitar, a curved sword associated with Middle Eastern, South Asian, or North African cultures Science and technology * HL7 Services Aware Interoperability Framework * Seif dune, a type of sand dune * Spatial Archive and Interchange Format Organizations * Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance * Social Enterprise Investment Fund * State Accident Insurance Fund Given name * Saif Ali Khan, Bollywood actor * Saif al-Adel, Egyptian al-Qaeda member * Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan politician Muammar Gadaffi * Saif al-Arab Gaddafi, son of former Libyan politician Muammar Gadaffi * Saif Saaeed Shaheen (born 1982), steeplechase runner * Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a politician from the United Arab Emirates * Saif bin Sultan, Imam of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arab Sword
The Saif ( ar, سيف), sometimes called a shamshir, depending on the era, has its origins in Arabia prior to the 7th century. Not much is known about this particular weapon, other than what Al-Kindi wrote in his treatise ''On Swords'' in the 9th century. Description In the article, "Introduction to the Study of Islamic Arms and Armour" by Dr. A. Rahman Zaky, he writes about the Saif as "An Arab sword, itha rather broad-blade and sometimes with a peculiarly hooked pommel. The size varies greatly. It is found in most countries in which the Arabs have lived, and each has its own variety. Early Arab chroniclers used to mention two kinds of swords: Saif Anith, which was made of iron, and Saif Fulath or Muzakka, which was made of steel." Etymology Mostly the word "Saif" is an Arab common word for a sword, and it does not refer to a certain type. The term Xiphos, which is Greek for double-edged straight sword, can have a certain connection to the term saif. Anatomy The handle is re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
