Serifa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Serifa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Serifa, also known as erifa, is the feminine form of the Bosnian name erif, which is a derivative of the Arabic name Sharif.
What does the name Serifa mean?
The name Serifa, or erifa, is derived from erif and means 'the Noble' or 'the Respected'. This meaning comes from the Arabic term arīf, which stands for 'noble, distinguished, respected'. The first name erifa is mainly used in the South Slavic region but is not widely spread overall. Variants of erifa include Cherifa, Sarife, Scharifa, Şerife (Turkish), Sharifa, Sharifah, and Sherife (Albanian).
Where does the name Serifa come from?
The origin of the name Serifa is Arabic and means 'the Noble' or 'the Respected'. The Arabic root arīf (شَرِيف) means 'noble, distinguished, respected'. The name is commonly used in both Bosnian and Muslim contexts.
How do you pronounce Serifa?
Seh-ree-fah
Popularity
In Germany, Serifa is considered a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2017, reaching 3,952nd place. In the last ten years, the first name has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,669th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Serifa
What does the name Serifa mean?
The name Serifa means 'the Noble' or 'the Respected' and is derived from the Arabic term 'شَرِيف' (arīf), which stands for 'noble, distinguished, respected'.
Where does the name Serifa come from?
Serifa has Arabic roots and is particularly common in the South Slavic region, as well as in Bosnian and Muslim contexts.
How popular is the name Serifa?
The first name Serifa is not widely spread overall, but it is used in certain regions and cultures.