Sherif
Meaning of Sherif
Sherif is a male name of Arabic origin. It is pronounced as SHEH-rif (/ʃɛrɪf/) in Arabic. The name is also spelled as Sheriff. Sherif has been used as a given name for boys in the United States since at least the 1960s. While it has never been extremely popular, it has maintained a steady presence over the years. In recent times, Sherif has been given to around 5 to 12 newborn boys each year, with its popularity ranking ranging from around 3,000 to 12,000 in the US. The name Sherif carries an air of authority and respect due to its association with the term "sheriff," which refers to a law enforcement official.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as SHEH-rif (/ʃɛrɪf/)
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Notable People Named Sherif
| Sherif Gaber is an Egyptian activist, blogger and YouTuber known for his outspoken atheism and arrest in 2013. |
| Sherif El Bendary is an Egyptian director, writer and producer known for his debut feature film, Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim. |
| Sherif Sabri Pasha was an Egyptian politician and uncle of King Farouk I who served on the Regency Council during the young king's minority. |
| Sherif El-Erian is an Egyptian modern pentathlete who competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
