Sharaf means “honor, distinction”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar.
- Sharaf is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sharaf mean?
Literal meaning
Sharaf is a boy's name used in Tatar. It means “honor, distinction”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Sharaf in Tatar
What does Sharaf mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Sharaf (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “honor, distinction” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Sharaf come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sharaf a Tatar name?
Yes. Sharaf is used as a given name in Tatar. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sharaf across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | SharafLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “honor, distinction” | 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 Sharaf
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharaf | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Sharaf
Names recorded for the same language (Tatar) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sharaf rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YulduzGirl“girl like a star”same language (tatar)
- ValiBoy“protector, friend”same language (tatar)
- BagautdinBoy“splendor of the faith”same language (tatar)
- AnisaGirl“friendly companion”same language (tatar)
- NuretdinBoy“light of the faith”same language (tatar)
- TagiraGirl“pure, chaste”same language (tatar)
- RifatBoy“high rank, elevation”same language (tatar)
- NarimanBoy“brave-hearted”same language (tatar)
Common questions about Sharaf
What does the name Sharaf mean?
Sharaf means “honor, distinction”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar.
Is Sharaf a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharaf is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sharaf come from?
Sharaf is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sharaf?
Sharaf is recorded for Tatar. 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 Sharaf have?
Sharaf has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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