شريفة

Şerife

girlTurkish form of Arabic Sharīfa

Şerife is a Muslim girl name meaning “Noble, honourable woman”.

MeaningNoble, honourable woman
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Sharīfa
Arabic spellingشريفة
Pronunciationsheh-ree-FEH
Arabic rootش ر ف (sh-r-f) — honour, nobility
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Şerife

Şerife is the Turkish form of Sharīfa, the feminine of Sharīf. Turkish writes sh as ş and ends feminine names in -e rather than -a. It is a traditional name in Turkey, especially among older generations, and appears in Bosnia as Šerifa. The name carries a sense of dignity and respected family.

Is Şerife a Muslim name?

Yes. Şerife is the Turkish version of Sharifa, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'noble'.

Where is the name Şerife used?

Traditional in Turkey and the Balkans.

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Spellings and variants of Şerife

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Şerife mean?

Şerife means 'Noble, honourable woman'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Sharīfa.

Is Şerife a Muslim name?

Yes. Şerife is the Turkish version of Sharifa, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'noble'.

How do you write Şerife in Arabic?

Şerife is written شريفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Şerife?

Şerife is pronounced sheh-ree-FEH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.