Şərif means “noble, honourable”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Şərif is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şərif mean?
Literally: Arabic sharīf
Literal meaning
Şərif is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “noble, honourable”, from Arabic sharīf. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Şərif in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şərif mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şerif. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “noble, honourable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Şərif mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şərif. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “noble, honourable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şərif come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic sharīf.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Şərif?
Şərif is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şərif across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞerifLatin | Boy | same as above: “noble, honourable” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞərifLatin | Boy | same as above: “noble, honourable” | Editorial |
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 Şərif
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şerif | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şərif | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şərif
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Şərif
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şərif rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeyrekBoy“courteous lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OğulbayBoy“son lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- UlukaanBoy“great, respected ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KeleşbayBoy“handsome lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TuğtekinBoy“prince of the banner”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HanBoy“khan (ruler)”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OrtaçUnisex“summit; heir; crown prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KılıçbayBoy“sword lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Şərif
What does the name Şərif mean?
Şərif means “noble, honourable”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Şərif a girl's or a boy's name?
Şərif is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Şərif come from?
Şərif is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şərif?
Şərif is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Şərif spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Şerif (Latin), Şərif (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Şərif have?
Şərif has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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