Sharif

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Meaning

Noble

Origin

Swahili

Global Spellings

Arabic شريف
Urdu شریف
Persian شریف
Turkish Şerif
Bengali শরীফ
Indonesian Syarif
Pashto شریف

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Sharif offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Noble', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Sharif, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sharif comes from the Arabic root sh-r-f, the same root behind Sharaf, meaning “to be elevated” or “honoured.” It is translated as “noble.”