Sharifa
In Arabic: شَرِيفَة
Refers to one characterized by nobility, high standing, and dignity—an established word of praise.
تُقال لمن اتّصفت بالشرف والعلوّ والكرامة، وهي من ألفاظ المديح المعروفة.
- Girl name
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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شَرِيفَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm شَرِيفَة.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Sharifa mean?
- Refers to one characterized by nobility, high standing, and dignity—an established word of praise.
- Is Sharifa a boy or a girl name?
- Sharifa is a girl name.
- How is Sharifa written in English?
- Sharifa in Arabic: شَرِيفَة.
- Does Sharifa fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.