Sherif
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sherif
The name Sherif derives from the Arabic word "sharif" (شريف), meaning "noble," "honorable," or "of high status," with linguistic roots in the Semitic language family.
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Etymology
The name Sherif derives from the Arabic word "sharif" (شريف), meaning "noble," "honorable," or "of high status," with linguistic roots in the Semitic language family. It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and Arab-speaking regions, with historical significance as a title for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad and leaders in Islamic societies.
Sherif currently ranks #8,809 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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