The term 'Turkish Honorific' refers to a set of titles used in the Ottoman Empire to denote respect and social status. The most common titles are Agha (4 letters), AGA (3 letters) and Effendi (7 letters). Agha was used to refer to a high-ranking military officer or a wealthy landowner, while AGA was used to refer to a lower-ranking military officer or a village chief. Effendi was used to refer to a man of education, usually a lawyer or a judge.