Sherip means “honourable, precious, great, distinguished, lofty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sherip is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sherip mean?
شەرەپلىك، قىممەتلىك، ئۇلۇغ، مۇنەۋۋەر، يۈكسەكLiteral meaning
Sherip (شەرىپ) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “honourable, precious, great, distinguished, lofty” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Sherip in Uyghur
What does Sherip mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەرىپ, Sherip (ULY transliteration), Shérip and شېرىپ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “honourable, precious, great, distinguished, lofty” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sherip come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sherip a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sherip is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sherip across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەرىپArabic script ShéripLatin, variant شېرىپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “honourable, precious, great, distinguished, lofty” | 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 Sherip
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.
Names related to Sherip
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Sherip
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sherip rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ƏzizəGirl“mighty, strong, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ÉtibarGirl“esteem; special, esteemed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Altun with the epithet 'black'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PerideGirl“peerless, unique; pearls and coral”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AytillaGirl“girl like a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TawarGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MermerBoy“precious stone”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'liGirl“red ruby; ruby-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Sherip
What does the name Sherip mean?
Sherip means “honourable, precious, great, distinguished, lofty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sherip a girl's or a boy's name?
Sherip is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sherip come from?
Sherip is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sherip?
Sherip is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Sherip spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شەرىپ (Arabic script), Shérip (Latin), شېرىپ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sherip have?
Sherip has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: شەرەپلىك، قىممەتلىك، ئۇلۇغ، مۇنەۋۋەر، يۈكسەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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