Sharif means “noble, honorable”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Sharif is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sharif mean?
Literal meaning
Sharif is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “noble, honorable”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Sharif in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Sharif mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Шәриф and Sharif (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “noble, honorable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Sharif mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Sharif (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “noble, honorable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Sharif come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Sharif?
Sharif is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Sharif across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ШәрифCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “noble, honorable” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | SharifLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “noble, honorable” | 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 Sharif
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Шәриф | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Sharif | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Sharif | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Sharif
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 Sharif
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 Sharif rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KarimaGirl“generous, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ƏşrəfBoy“most noble”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KarimBoy“generous, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- MirzaBoy“scribe; khan, bey; scholar, gentleman, teacher, master”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- IldarBoy“lover of the people; wealthy; ruler of the people”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AliyaGirl“exalted, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ChingizBoy“mighty, universal ruler”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HadiBoy“leader, guide; quiet, calm, gentle”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Sharif
What does the name Sharif mean?
Sharif means “noble, honorable”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Sharif a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharif is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Sharif come from?
Sharif is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sharif?
Sharif is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Sharif have?
Sharif 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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