Sharif or Shareef?
Two spellings, side by side.
Sharif and Shareef are two spellings of the same sound. Sharif is listed with the meaning "Illustrious a name of descendants of mohammed; honest, noble, distinguished" and Shareef with "Derived from sharif illustrious; distinguished, noble; noble; eminent; legitimate; chief of a tribe; one with an honourable family background; urbane; the good". Sharif is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Sharif | Shareef |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Illustrious a name of descendants of mohammed; honest, noble, distinguished | Derived from sharif illustrious; distinguished, noble; noble; eminent; legitimate; chief of a tribe; one with an honourable family background; urbane; the good |
| Origin | Arabic | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | શરીફ | — |
| Say it | Sha-rif | Sha-reef |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Sharif and Shareef
Is Sharif or Shareef more common?
Sharif is more often searched and saved on this site; Shareef is also used.
Do Sharif and Shareef mean the same?
Sharif: "Illustrious a name of descendants of mohammed; honest, noble, distinguished". Shareef: "Derived from sharif illustrious; distinguished, noble; noble; eminent; legitimate; chief of a tribe; one with an honourable family background; urbane; the good".
How do you say Sharif?
In parts: Sha-rif. Shareef is said the same way.
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