Sherif
شريف
/ she-REEF /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honorable
Meaning & Etymology
noble, honorable
noble, honorable
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root sh-r-f (ش-ر-ف), meaning ‘honor’ or ‘nobility’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Egyptian culture, the name Sherif is traditionally given to boys to signify high moral standing and social respectability. It is often associated with families of esteemed lineage.
Symbolism
The name symbolises honour, integrity, and a respected social standing within the community.
Related names
Famous People
Sherif Ismail
politics · Egypt · b. 1955
A former Prime Minister of Egypt who served from 2015 to 2016.