Sherif

Sherif Meaning & Origin

About Sherif
The name "Sherif" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "sharif" which means "noble" or "honorable." In some contexts, it refers to someone who is descended from the Prophet Muhammad's family, particularly his grandson Imam Husayn. Additionally, "Sherif" can also be used as a title for a governor or leader in certain Arab countries. Overall, the name "Sherif" carries connotations of nobility, honor, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sherif are male.

Sherif Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 R AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/sherif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sherif in Braille

Here's how to represent Sherif in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sherif in braille

How to Spell the Name Sherif in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sherif using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sherif in sign language

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