Sharaf
In Arabic: شَرَف
Sharaf means honor and dignity; it suggests pride in oneself and maintaining status through good morals.
الشَّرَف هو العلوّ والكرامة، ويُراد به الاعتزاز بالنفس وحفظ المكانة بالأخلاق.
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شَرَف, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Sharaf mean?
- Sharaf means honor and dignity; it suggests pride in oneself and maintaining status through good morals.
- Is Sharaf a boy or a girl name?
- Sharaf is a boy name.
- How is Sharaf written in English?
- Sharaf in Arabic: شَرَف.
- Does Sharaf fit the father's name?
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