شريف

Shareef

boyArabic

Shareef is a Muslim boy name meaning “Noble, honourable”.

MeaningNoble, honourable
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشريف
Pronunciationsha-REEF
Arabic rootش ر ف (sh-r-f) — to be high, noble, honoured
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shareef

Shareef is the Arabic sharīf, 'noble, honourable, of high standing'. Historically sharīf was also the title of descendants of the Prophet ﷺ through al-Hasan, as with the Sharifs of Mecca and the ruling Sharifian dynasties of Morocco. As a personal name it is used everywhere, with this spelling common in South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims.

Is Shareef a Muslim name?

Yes. Shareef is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning noble, also a historic title of the Prophet's ﷺ descendants.

Where is the name Shareef used?

Used throughout the Muslim world.

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Spellings and variants of Shareef

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shareef mean?

Shareef means 'Noble, honourable'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Shareef a Muslim name?

Yes. Shareef is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning noble, also a historic title of the Prophet's ﷺ descendants.

How do you write Shareef in Arabic?

Shareef is written شريف in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shareef?

Shareef is pronounced sha-REEF.

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