Sharif
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sharif
Sharif means "noble," "honorable," or "distinguished" and derives from the Arabic root sh-r-f, which relates to elevated status and dignity.
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Etymology
Sharif means "noble," "honorable," or "distinguished" and derives from the Arabic root sh-r-f, which relates to elevated status and dignity. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic societies, historically associated with descendants of the Prophet Muhammad (Ashraf/Sharifs held elevated social standing in Islamic tradition).
Sharif currently ranks #10,512 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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