Sharifa name meaning

Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic and Swahili
Usage: Arabic, African and Tamil
Pronunciation: sh(a)-ri-fa
Meaning: Distinguished One, Respected, Famous, Noble, Virtuous and Pure
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What does Sharifa mean?

Meaning of Sharifa is Distinguished One, Respected, Famous, Noble, Virtuous or Pure used for baby girls used in Tamil, African and Arabic is originated from Swahili and Arabic.

How do I pronounce Sharifa?

Three syllabled Sharifa is most commonly pronounced as sh(a)-ri-fa.

Variants of Sharifa

Shareefa

Names that rhyme with Sharifa

How popular is the name Sharifa?

Sharifa is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1967 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1976, it ranked 2933rd when 27 girls were named Sharifa.

There are over 526 babies that have been given the name Sharifa in United States. Sharifa is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 2000 when it ranked 2167th.

Sharifa is a rare baby name in France where it is still in use. But Sharifa is a popular baby name in Bangladesh where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Tanzania, India, Pakistan, Oman, Uganda, Russia, Iraq and Sudan.

At least, 270000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2016142406
2014118868
2011148036
2008138167
2007139147
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Sharifa in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands8851

What numerology tells about Sharifa?

You are efficient, dynamic, and always look at the big picture instead of collecting the small pieces and wonder where they fit. Having number 11 as your soul urge no symbolizes your wandering nature. You are not a fan of monotony and you can't stand people who just dwell in their comfort zone, waiting for something to happen. You love to help the people you care for. You deserve the best because you are simply the best.

Parents who liked Sharifa, loved these names

  •  Jumaane - Odd boy name Jumaane is commonly used in Swahili and African. Its origin is in African-Swahili, Jumaane means "Born on Tuesday"
  •  Asili - Originated from African-Swahili, Asili is used mostly in Swahili, Asili means "Original or Ancestor" is a gender-neutral name
  •  Dalilah - Dalilah's meaning is Feeble is mainly used in French is a girl name has its origin in Hebrew and African-Swahili
  •  Zahraa - Meaning of Zahraa is Beautiful or White has origin in Arabic and African-Swahili and is used for girls is particulary used in Finnish, Danish and Arabic
  •  Tesa - Dominantly used in English and Polish unexpected, Tesa came from Old Greek and African-Swahili and is given to girls, meaning of Tesa is "Ninth As Infants". Tesa is resulted from Tisa.
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Famous people named Sharifa

  • In 1960, Sharifa Fadel portrayed the role of Hoda in thriller movie Mufattish el mabahess.

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