Sharif name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Arabic
Usage: Arabic, Hindi, Sindhi, Telugu, English and Urdu
Pronunciation: sh(a)-rif
Meaning: Honest, Noble, Illustrious, Honourable One, Distinguished, Honorable and Gentleman
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What does Sharif mean?

Meaning of Sharif is Honest, Noble, Illustrious, Honourable One, Distinguished, Honorable or Gentleman used for both boys and girls used in Sindhi, English, Arabic, Telugu, Hindi and Urdu is originated from Arabic.

How do I pronounce Sharif?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Sharif is sh(a)-rif.

Variants of Sharif

Shareaf

Names that rhyme with Sharif

How popular is the name Sharif?

Sharif is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1963 and was able to reach the top 1000 names. In 1977, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 955 on boy names chart when 82 babies were named Sharif.

There are over 2565 babies that have been given the name Sharif in United States. Sharif is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 130 people have been named Sharif in England and Wales. In France, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1975.

However things change on global perspective, Sharif is extremely popular in Bangladesh where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan, Iran, Tajikistan, Uganda, Egypt, Somalia, Libya, Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia. According to our findings, over 390000 babies have been named Sharif globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018507118
2017601514
2016375228
2015417124
2014368728
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Facts

Sharif in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands165153013
Finland116334617

What numerology tells about Sharif?

When it comes to love, you are looking for someone trustworthy. You don't allow yourself to get carried away and take advantage of people only because they like you and admire your personality. You practically became the Superman you once admired. Stop focusing on the past and embrace your future. No one can hurt you unless you let it. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. Your motto is "Why fight when you can solve issues the better way?"

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Famous people named Sharif

  • Sharif ibn Ali, prince of Tafilalt from 1631 to 1636
  • Sharif Ali, third Sultan of Brunei
  • Sharif Ghalib, former Charge d'affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Afghanistan
  • Sharif Abdullah, attorney, academic, and writer
  • Sharif Hikmat Nashashibi, London-based journalist, analyst on Arab affairs
  • Sharif Ali bin al-Hussein, is currently the leader of the Iraqi Constitutional Monarchy political party and claims to be the legitimate heir to the position of King of Iraq
  • Sharif Fajardo, Puerto Rican professional basketball player
  • Sharif Atkins, American television actor
  • Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Somali diplomat and politician
  • Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden, Somali politician
  • Sharif Waked, Palestinian visual artist
  • Sharif Fati Ali Al Mishad, War on Terror detainee
  • Sharif Islam in Everest as Actor
  • Shariff Korver in Infiltrant as Director
  • Sharif Ibrahim in West Bank Story as Actor
  • Sharif Arafah is notable for directing movie Halim

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