Indian name meaning

Sharif

♂ Boy

Sha·rif · 2 syllables

Noble; honourable; distinguished

Origin
Arabic
Most used by
Muslim families
Commonly used in
Muslim families across India
Also spelled
Shareef
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

2
Name number 2 · The Peacemaker

Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.

Chaldean letter values for Sharif
Sharif
351218

3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Sharif carries the name number 2.

About the name Sharif

Sharif is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Noble; honourable; distinguished.”

Spoken aloud it is Sha·rif — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Shareef; both spellings are the same name. Sharif is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sharif mean?

Sharif means “Noble; honourable; distinguished.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Is Sharif a boy or a girl name?

Sharif is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Sharif?

Sharif is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.

How do you pronounce Sharif?

Sharif has 2 syllables and is said as Sha·rif.

What are the other spellings of Sharif?

Sharif is also commonly spelled Shareef. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.

What is the numerology number of the name Sharif?

In the Chaldean system, Sharif has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”

Is Sharif a common name in India?

Sharif does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.

What names go well with Sharif?

For a sister to Sharif, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Rahmat all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Sharif?

Arif, Kashif, Kaif or Saif share Sharif's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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