What origin is the name Sherif?

Sherif comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sherif a popular name?

Sherif is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Sherif?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Sherif — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Sherif

Q: Is Sherif a rare name?

Yes. Sherif does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sherif

Sherif

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Sherif is an arabic boy's name meaning "Sherif is an esteemed name, derived from Sharif, meaning 'illustrious.' It suggests a person of noble character, honor, and high regard.".

The meaning of Sherif is "Sherif is an esteemed name, derived from Sharif, meaning 'illustrious.' It suggests a person of noble character, honor, and high regard." — a boy name of arabic origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Sherif is an esteemed name, derived from Sharif, meaning 'illustrious.' It suggests a person of noble character, honor, and high regard.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sherif

Very rare in US records

What does Sherif mean?

Sherif is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Sherif is an esteemed name, derived from Sharif, meaning 'illustrious.' It suggests a person of noble character, honor, and high regard.".

Is Sherif a rare name?

Yes. Sherif does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sherif

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Names with a similar meaning to Sherif

Sherif means "Sherif is an esteemed name, derived from Sharif, meaning 'illustrious.' It suggests a person of noble character, honor, and high regard." — these names share that spirit.