Boy name
Sarif name meaning
“noble and honorable”
Sarif is a boy’s name meaning noble and honorable, commonly linked to the Arabic word sharīf. It is a spelling variant of Syarif. The connection between these name forms concerns their spelling, while the meaning follows the Arabic source word’s sense of noble or honorable.
What does Sarif mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sarif
Sarif is likely a spelling variant of Syarif, from Arabic sharīf, meaning noble or honorable.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sarif in Islam and the Quran
Sarif does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sarif
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sarif, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sarif: noble and honorable
- Faizin: those who succeed or win
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Sarif Abdurohman Nurhakim
Meaning of each word
- Sarif: noble and honorable
- Abdurohman: servant of the Most Merciful
- Nurhakim: light and wisdom
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Sarif Hafis
Meaning of each word
- Sarif: noble and honorable
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
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Meaning of each word
- Hamsah: lion; firmness and strength
- Sarif: noble and honorable
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Sarif Nurdiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Sarif: noble and honorable
- Nurdiansyah: light; lamp; king
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Meaning of each word
- Sarif: noble and honorable
- Ilahi: divine; my God
- Nahrowi: associated with a river
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How to pronounce Sarif
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sarif/ |
| Arabic script | شريف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦫꦶꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮛᮤᮖ᮪ |
Is Sarif a boy’s name?
Yes, Sarif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sarif ranks #2,314 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sarif
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Sjarif♂♀Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Sarip♂Noble, honorable in standing
- Said♂Happy, fortunate
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, free from defects
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Syarief♂Noble and honourable
- Sabri♂Associated with patience
- Sahid♂Witness
- Suri♂♀Queen, royal consort
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
Famous people named Sarif
- Drh. Sarif Usman · b. 1965
- Sarif · b. 1966
- Sarif Abdillah · b. 1981
- Sarif Muhaemin · b. 1966
- Sarif Usman · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Sarif
What is the meaning of Sarif?
Sarif means noble and honorable. Sarif is likely a spelling variant of Syarif, from Arabic sharīf, meaning noble or honorable.
Is Sarif a boy’s name?
Yes, Sarif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sarif?
Sarif is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sarif in the Quran?
Sarif does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sarif have?
Sarif has 2 syllables (Sa-rif) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sarif?
Sarif ranks #2,314 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sarif?
Some ideas: Sarif Faizin Qodir; Sarif Abdurohman Nurhakim; Sarif Hafis.
Famous people named Sarif?
Notable people named Sarif include Drh. Sarif Usman, Sarif, Sarif Abdillah.
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