Ashraf
Meaning of Ashraf
Ashraf is a popular male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as ASH-raf (/ˈæʃ.rɑf/) in Arabic. The name has gained popularity in the United States over the years, with consistent usage since at least 1969. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 16 to 24 newborn boys each year. The name Ashraf carries a significant meaning, often associated with honor and nobility. Its rich cultural heritage and positive connotations make it a meaningful choice for parents looking for a unique and impactful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ASH-raf (/ˈæʃ.rɑf/)
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Notable People Named Ashraf
| Mohammad Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai is an Afghan former politician, academic, and economist who served as the president of Afghanistan from September 2014 until August 2021. |
| Ashraf Pahlavi - Ashraf ol-Molouk Pahlavi was the influential twin sister of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, known for her role in the 1953 coup and advocacy for women's rights. |
| Ashraf Marwan was an Egyptian billionaire who worked as a spy for both the General Intelligence Directorate (Egypt) and the Israeli Mossad. |
| Ashraf Brik is a full professor at the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry at the Technion Institute of Technology, Israel, specializing in developing synthetic methods for chemical synthesis of proteins with post-translational modifications (PTMs) and creating novel modulators to influence enzymes and proteins involved in various diseases. |
| Ashraf Al Hajuj - Ashraf Ahmad Al-Hajuj is a Palestinian-Bulgarian medic who was involved in the HIV trial in Libya. |
| Ashraf Fayadh is a Palestinian artist and poet known for his involvement in the British-Arabian arts organization, Edge of Arabia, and for organizing exhibitions of Saudi art in Europe and Saudi Arabia. |
| Ashraf Sinclair - Ashraf Daniel Mohamad Sinclair was a Malaysian actor famous for portraying Eddy in the 2005 film Gol & Gincu. |
| Ashraf Barhom, an actor from Tarshiha, Galilee, Israel, is known for his roles in The Kingdom, Paradise Now, By Any Means, and The Syrian Bride. |
| Ashraf Siddiqui, a renowned Bangladeshi poet, researcher, folklorist, and essayist, received the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1964 and the Ekushey Padak in 1988. |
| Ashraf Hasanov - Ashraf Hasan oghlu Hasanov, an Azerbaijani conductor and pedagogue, was honored with the title People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR. |
| Ashraf Khalil is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist and author of the book Liberation Square: Inside the Egyptian Revolution and the Rebirth of a Nation, known for his coverage of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 and his work with the Associated Press. |
| Ashraf Kasem - Ashraf Kassem Raman is a retired Egyptian football player and football manager, currently managing Al-Hussein Irbid. |
| Ashraf Ashirov is an Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler who competes in the 79 kg division. |
| Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed is an Egyptian Vice admiral and the current commander of the Egyptian Navy, having previously served as chief of staff of the Navy. |
| Ashraf us-Sultana Qajar - Princess Ashraf us-Sultana was a Persian princess, the daughter of Mohammad Taqi Mirza Rokn ed-Dowleh, son of Mohammad Shah Qajar. |
