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 Abdelazim Bakr is an Egyptian political activist and blogger known for his arrest in 2013 due to his atheist beliefs and online statements. |
| Sherif El Bendary is an Egyptian film director, writer, and producer known for his debut feature film "Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim." |
| Sherif Sabri Pasha, born in Cairo in 1895, was the maternal uncle of King Farouk I of Egypt and served on the Regency Council during the king's minority. |
| Sherif El-Erian is an Egyptian modern pentathlete who competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
