Cherifa
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Cherifa
Cherifa derives from the Arabic root "sharif" (شريف), meaning "noble," "honored," or "of high rank." The feminine form Cherifa is used primarily in North African and Middle Eastern Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking populations, with historical usage among aristocratic and elite families.
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Etymology
Cherifa derives from the Arabic root "sharif" (شريف), meaning "noble," "honored," or "of high rank." The feminine form Cherifa is used primarily in North African and Middle Eastern Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking populations, with historical usage among aristocratic and elite families.
Cherifa currently ranks #3,002 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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