Cherif

Cherif Meaning & Origin

About Cherif
The surname Cherif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "sherif" or "sharif," which means "noble" or "honorable" in Arabic. It is a title given to descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, indicating their noble lineage. The surname Cherif is commonly found among Muslim communities, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, and is often associated with individuals who are respected and esteemed within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cherif is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cherif: 341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cherif based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cherif is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 R AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/cherif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cherif in Braille

Here's how to represent Cherif in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cherif in braille

How to sign the name Cherif using Sign Language

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

The name Cherif in sign language

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