Shareefah
Shareefah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Noble and distinguished”.
| Meaning | Noble and distinguished |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شريفة |
| Pronunciation | sha-REE-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Shareefah
Shareefah is one way to write Sharīfa, a name for a noble, honourable woman taken from the Arabic root sh-r-f, to be high. The h at the end represents the tāʾ marbūṭa, the Arabic letter that closes many feminine words. This spelling is especially liked by English-speaking Muslims in Nigeria, Britain and America. Turks and Balkan Muslims know the very same name as Şerife.
Is Shareefah a Muslim name?
Muslim families choose Shareefah, an Arabic-rooted name, for its sense of nobility and distinction.
How popular is Shareefah?
Muslim families in many countries use this English spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Shareefah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shareefah mean?
Shareefah means 'Noble and distinguished'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shareefah a Muslim name?
Muslim families choose Shareefah, an Arabic-rooted name, for its sense of nobility and distinction.
How do you pronounce Shareefah?
Shareefah is pronounced sha-REE-fah.
Is Shareefah a boy or girl name?
Shareefah is usually a girl name.