What is the origin of the name Sharifa?

Sharifa is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Sharifa?

Sharifa is currently ranked #11957 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sharifa?

Sharifa is pronounced shah-REE-fah.

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GirlArabic

Sharifa

shah-REE-fah

Popularity

#11957

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

555

Peak Year

#27 in 1981

First Recorded

1967

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'honorable' or 'noble'.

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Sha Rifa

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Sharifa Bose
Canadian Professor known for her work on labour

Nicknames

Sha Rifa

Similar Names

Samira Aaliyah Sakina

Personality Traits

NobleDignifiedKind

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