Sharifa
Sharifa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Noble and honourable”.
| Meaning | Noble and honourable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شريفة |
| Pronunciation | sha-REE-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | East Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Sharifa
Sharifa is the most common way of writing the Arabic girl's name Sharīfa, meaning noble or honourable, from the root sh-r-f. It is widespread in Central Asia, East Africa and Malaysia. In Malaysia the form Sharifah can also show that a woman descends from the Prophet's ﷺ family. Bosnian Šerifa and Turkish Şerife are really the same name in a local spelling.
Is Sharifa a Muslim name?
Families across the Muslim world give Sharifa, an Arabic name, for its meaning of nobility and honour.
How popular is Sharifa?
It is widely used, especially in East Africa, Malaysia, Central Asia and the Balkans.
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Spellings and variants of Sharifa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sharifa mean?
Sharifa means 'Noble and honourable'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sharifa a Muslim name?
Families across the Muslim world give Sharifa, an Arabic name, for its meaning of nobility and honour.
How do you pronounce Sharifa?
Sharifa is pronounced sha-REE-fah.
Is Sharifa a boy or girl name?
Sharifa is usually a girl name.