Elsherif

Elsherif Meaning & Origin

About Elsherif
The surname Elsherif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the title "al-sharif," meaning "the noble" or "the honorable." It is a prestigious surname traditionally associated with individuals who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad or from the ruling families of the Islamic world. The name signifies a high social status and is often used as a marker of respect and honor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elsherif: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elsherif 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 Elsherif is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALXRF
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E420601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L SH ER0 IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/elsherif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALXRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elsherif in Braille

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

The name Elsherif in braille

How to sign the name Elsherif using Sign Language

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

The name Elsherif in sign language

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