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Sherif

Sherif (name) means a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "noble" or "honorable.". Example: “Sherif Mahmoud studied engineering in Cairo.”

name

A masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "noble" or "honorable."

"Sherif Mahmoud studied engineering in Cairo."

Word forms

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Etymology

From Arabic sharif, "noble, honorable."

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Sherif” mean?

The word “Sherif” means a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "noble" or "honorable.".

How do you use “Sherif” in a sentence?

Here is “Sherif” used in a sentence: “Sherif Mahmoud studied engineering in Cairo.”

What part of speech is “Sherif”?

“Sherif” is a name.

Where does the word “Sherif” come from?

The word “Sherif” comes from Arabic. From Arabic sharif, "noble, honorable.".

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Words with Arabic origins Words that end with F