Original Dune
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Naib (نائب) is a Zensunni and later Fremen term which is used to denote the leader of a Sietch. A Naib is typically male. In the language of the Fremen, Naib means, "one who has sworn never to be taken alive by the enemy". To become a Naib, one usually has to fight and kill the previous Naib.