Şeref means “honour”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şeref is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şeref mean?
Literal meaning
Şeref is a Turkish boy's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word şeref, which a dictionary glosses as ‘honor’.[1]
Şeref in Turkish
What does Şeref mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şeref. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “honour” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Şeref come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şeref a Turkish name?
Yes. Şeref is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şeref across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞerefLatin | Boy | same as above: “honour” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Şeref
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şeref[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şeref
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şeref rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CanpolatBoy“steel-souled”same language (turkish)
- DönmezBoy“steadfast, one who keeps his word”same language (turkish)
- AbdürrezzakBoy“servant of the Provider”same language (turkish)
- DurkadınGirl“enduring woman”same language (turkish)
- İlknurGirl“first + light”same language (turkish)
- GülkadınGirl“rose woman”same language (turkish)
- UmurBoy“experience, worldly knowledge”same language (turkish)
- GedizUnisex“the Gediz river”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şeref
What does the name Şeref mean?
Şeref means “honour”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şeref a girl's or a boy's name?
Şeref is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şeref come from?
Şeref is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şeref?
Şeref is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Şeref have?
Şeref has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q95160728. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2454752965. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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