Sherifat
Sherifat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Noble, honourable”.
| Meaning | Noble, honourable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Sharīfa |
| Arabic spelling | شريفة |
| Pronunciation | sheh-REE-faht |
| Arabic root | ش ر ف (sh-r-f) — honour, nobility |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sherifat
Sherifat is the Yoruba form of Sharīfa, 'noble' or 'honourable'. In the Arab world sharīf is also a title for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, though as a girl's name it simply means noble. Yoruba shifts the first vowel to e and keeps the feminine ending as -at.
Is Sherifat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sherifat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Sharīfa, meaning noble.
Where is the name Sherifat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sherifat mean?
Sherifat means 'Noble, honourable'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Sharīfa.
Is Sherifat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sherifat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Sharīfa, meaning noble.
How do you write Sherifat in Arabic?
Sherifat is written شريفة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sherifat?
Sherifat is pronounced sheh-REE-faht.