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Sharifa

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Meaning

Noble

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic شريفة
Urdu شریفہ
Persian شریفه
Turkish Şerifa
Bengali শরীফা
Pashto شریفه
Graceful and timeless, the name Sharifa is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Noble', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Sharifa is the feminine form built on the Arabic root sh-r-f, the same root behind Sharaf, meaning "to be elevated" or "honoured." It is translated as "noble."

Reference Profile

Etymology

The feminine form of Sharif, from the Arabic root ش-ر-ف (sh-r-f, 'to be honored, noble'). Sharifah is also an honorific title for female descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.

Islamic Significance

Sharifah is the feminine of sharif, the title borne by descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandson Hasan, used across the Muslim world from Morocco to Southeast Asia.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.