Sherif
Sherif is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Egyptian form origin, meaning “Noble and honourable”.
| Meaning | Noble and honourable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian form |
| Written as | شريف |
| Pronunciation | sheh-REEF |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Turkey, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Sherif
Sherif is how Egyptians usually write Sharīf, a name meaning noble or honourable from the Arabic root sh-r-f, to be high. The 'e' reflects the way the first vowel sounds in Egyptian speech. It is one of the best-known men's names in Egypt. In Turkey the name becomes Şerif, Bosnians write Šerif, and North Africans, following French conventions, often spell it Cherif.
Is Sherif a Muslim name?
In Egypt, Sherif is the everyday spelling of Sharif, an Arabic-rooted Muslim name meaning noble.
How popular is Sherif?
It is very common in Egypt, with Şerif used in Turkey and Šerif in Bosnia.
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Spellings and variants of Sherif
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sherif mean?
Sherif means 'Noble and honourable'. It is of Arabic, Egyptian form origin.
Is Sherif a Muslim name?
In Egypt, Sherif is the everyday spelling of Sharif, an Arabic-rooted Muslim name meaning noble.
How do you pronounce Sherif?
Sherif is pronounced sheh-REEF.
Is Sherif a boy or girl name?
Sherif is usually a boy name.