This word may sometimes also appear after the names of respected Muslim personalities, such as imams, in Islamic culture, similarly to the Japanese honorific "sama".

He was considered as a very influential and respected personality in the Rajasthan politics.

Wallach became a well-known and respected personality in Jerusalem.

They said, 'Why is he dragging all these well-known, respected personalities into something?

His talks on various Islamic topics turned him into a respected personality among Sunnis.

Although during this period he became an important and respected personality in the composition world, he was unable to keep away from the stage.

These revered and respected personalities have guided my learning at every stage of my life.

As a respected personality, he gained trust and support of the highest authorities in the USA for the establishment of Czechoslovakia.

He was one of the most influential and respected political personalities of Pakistan.

Singer, songwriter and arranger Juan Gabriel (b. 1950) is one of the most popular and respected personalities in contemporary Mexican music.