Sharif
Meaning of Sharif
Sharif is a male name of Arabic origin. In Arabic, it is pronounced as shah-REEF (/ʃa.ri:f/). It is also sometimes spelled as Sherif. The name Sharif has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least the 1960s, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. According to data for newborns in the United States, in recent years, the name Sharif has ranked between 3,000 and 6,000 in terms of occurrence. While not extremely common, Sharif remains a recognizable and unique choice for parents looking for an Arabic-inspired name with a rich history and cultural associations.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as shah-REEF (/ʃa.ri:f/)
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Notable People Named Sharif
| Sharif Mobley, an American citizen arrested in Yemen on terrorism charges, faced a series of legal complications and was later charged with murdering a prison guard during an alleged escape attempt. |
| Sharif Khamayuni Mukhammad is an Afghan professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Churchill Brothers in the I-League. |
| Sharif Street is an American politician and attorney who serves as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, and made history as the first person of color to be elected Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. |
| Sharif al Mujahid was a Pakistani journalist, historian, author, and professor. |
| Sharif Atkins is a well-known American actor recognized for his roles as Dr. Michael Gallant on ER and FBI Agent Clinton Jones on White Collar. |
| Sharif Ahmed is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the current State Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, representing the Mymensingh-2 constituency in the Jatiya Sangsad. |
