Şerif
Şerif is a Muslim boy name meaning “Noble, honourable”.
| Meaning | Noble, honourable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Sharīf |
| Arabic spelling | شريف |
| Pronunciation | sheh-REEF |
| Arabic root | ش ر ف (sh-r-f) — honour, nobility |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Şerif
Şerif is the Turkish form of Sharīf, 'noble' or 'honourable'. Turkish writes the sh sound as ş and turns the a into e. In Arabic, sharīf is also the title of descendants of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through al-Ḥasan, such as the Sharifs of Mecca. Şerif is a classic Turkish name, also used by Bosniaks as Šerif.
Is Şerif a Muslim name?
Yes. Şerif is the Turkish version of Sharif, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'noble'.
Where is the name Şerif used?
Common in Turkey and the Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Şerif mean?
Şerif means 'Noble, honourable'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Sharīf.
Is Şerif a Muslim name?
Yes. Şerif is the Turkish version of Sharif, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'noble'.
How do you write Şerif in Arabic?
Şerif is written شريف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Şerif?
Şerif is pronounced sheh-REEF.