Sharifa means “noble, honorable”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Sharifa is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Sharifa mean?
Literal meaning
Sharifa is a girl's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “noble, honorable”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Sharifa in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Sharifa mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Шәрифә and Sharifa (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “noble, honorable” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Sharifa mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Sharifa (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “noble, honorable” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sharifa come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Sharifa?
Sharifa 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.
Sharifa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ШәрифәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “noble, honorable” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | SharifaLatin, romanized | Girl | 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 Sharifa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Шәрифә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Sharifa | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Sharifa | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Sharifa
Names with a similar meaning
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- AiymkanGirl“lady khan”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkıncıbayUnisex“raider lord”
- AksoyUnisex“of noble lineage”
Sibling names for Sharifa
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 Sharifa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EmirBoy“prince, commander; leader or ruler”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AliyaGirl“exalted, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NajibBoy“noble, of good birth”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AlbertBoy“noble and bright”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- EldarBoy“ruler of the land”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AmirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AshrafBoy“most noble”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AibekBoy“moon lord”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Sharifa
What does the name Sharifa mean?
Sharifa means “noble, honorable”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Sharifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharifa is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Sharifa come from?
Sharifa is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sharifa?
Sharifa 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 Sharifa have?
Sharifa has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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