Sharifa

Sharifa (شريفة) is the feminine form of the Arabic and Muslim name Sharif. The name is derived from the Arabic word šarīf (شَرِيف), which means 'noble, distinguished, esteemed', and stands for 'the Noble' or 'the Esteemed'.

What does the name Sharifa mean?

Sharifa (شريفة) is the feminine variant of the Arabic and Muslim name Sharif. The origin of the name lies in the Arabic word šarīf (شَرِيف), which means 'noble, distinguished, esteemed', thus signifying 'the Noble' or 'the Esteemed'. Common alternatives include spellings such as Sharifah, as well as the Bosnian form Šerifa and the Turkish variant Şerife. In Arabic transcription, the name is occasionally found as Cherifa, Sarife, or Scharifa.

Where does the name Sharifa come from?

The origin of the name Sharifa is Arabic and means 'the Noble' or 'the Esteemed'. The Arabic term šarīf (شَرِيف) consists of the elements 'noble, distinguished, esteemed'. The name is prevalent in Arabic and Muslim culture.

How do you pronounce Sharifa?

The pronunciation of Sharifa is three syllables and is articulated as 'Sha-ri-fa' [ʃaˈʁiːfa]. The 'sh' sound at the beginning of the name provides a gentle start, while the rolled or guttural 'r' brings a resonant tone in the middle. The ending '-fa' gives the name a bright and friendly sound. Thus, Sharifa sounds melodious and harmonious, while also being soft-flowing and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Sharifa is among the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th among the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Sharifa has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 8,310th for the decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Shaffi / Shari

Similar first names

Famous people

• Sharifa Alkhateeb (writer from Brazil)
• Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts (American historian)