Sharif Name Meaning
The name Sharif comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sharif below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sharif Name Meaning
Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Persian, MalayMeans "eminent, virtuous" in Arabic. This was a title used by the descendants of Muhammad.
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