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Cheriffa

Quick answerCheriffa is the feminine form of Cherif, derived from the Arabic word "sharif" (شريف), meaning "noble," "honored," or "illustrious," with roots in the concept of high social or religious status.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,269
TrendVintage
Peak year1962
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Numerology11 Chaldean 33
Global rank#2,269

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cheriffa

Cheriffa is the feminine form of Cherif, derived from the Arabic word "sharif" (شريف), meaning "noble," "honored," or "illustrious," with roots in the concept of high social or religious status.

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Etymology

Cheriffa is the feminine form of Cherif, derived from the Arabic word "sharif" (شريف), meaning "noble," "honored," or "illustrious," with roots in the concept of high social or religious status. The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, and historically denoted descendants of Prophet Muhammad or members of the nobility.

Cheriffa currently ranks #2,269 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.

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