Sharif
In Arabic: شريف
Noble in character: high status through manliness and truthfulness, known for generosity and good conduct.
شريفُ الخصال: عالي المنزلة بالمروءة والصدق، يُعرف بالكرم وحُسن السُّلوك.
- Boy name
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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- What does the name Sharif mean?
- Noble in character: high status through manliness and truthfulness, known for generosity and good conduct.
- Is Sharif a boy or a girl name?
- Sharif is a boy name.
- How is Sharif written in English?
- Sharif in Arabic: شريف.
- Does Sharif fit the father's name?
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