Sharif

Sharif Meaning & Origin

About Sharif
The surname Sharif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "sharif," which means "noble" or "honorable." It is a title traditionally given to those who are descendants of the Prophet Muhammad or claim to have noble ancestry. The surname Sharif is commonly found among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world and other regions influenced by Islamic culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sharif: 3,879
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,493
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER0 IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/ʃərˈif/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sharif in Braille

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

The name Sharif in braille

How to sign the name Sharif using Sign Language

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

The name Sharif in sign language

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