Sharif - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Sharif \sh(a)-rif\ is pronounced sha-REEF. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "honored". A name of descendants of Muhammad. Actor Omar Sharif.

Sharif has 3 variant forms: Shareef, Shereef and Sherif.

Sharif is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Sharif. Compare Sharif with related baby names.