Sarif
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sarif
Sarif is an Arabic name meaning "noble" or "of high rank," derived from the Arabic root "sharif" (شريف), which denotes someone of elevated social or spiritual status.
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Etymology
Sarif is an Arabic name meaning "noble" or "of high rank," derived from the Arabic root "sharif" (شريف), which denotes someone of elevated social or spiritual status. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, with historical connections to Islamic nobility and scholarly traditions.
Sarif currently ranks #1,595 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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