Girl name
Sarifah name meaning
“noble, honourable”
Sarifah is a feminine name meaning noble or honourable. It is commonly linked to Syarifah, an Indonesian form of Arabic sharīfah. The Arabic word is the feminine form of sharīf, meaning noble or honourable, and can also function as a title.
What does Sarifah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Sarifah
Possibly an Indonesian variant of Syarifah, from Arabic sharīfah. It is the feminine of sharīf, 'noble or honourable', and can also function as a title.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sarifah in Islam and the Quran
Sarifah 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 Sarifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sarifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Nurhikmah: light of wisdom
- Istiana: assistance that is sought
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Sarifah Fitriawati Paridah
Meaning of each word
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Fitriawati: woman associated with innate nature
- Paridah: unique, without equal
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Sarifah Mualifah
Meaning of each word
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Mualifah: author, compiler
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Meaning of each word
- Rodiah: content, satisfied
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Nuria: luminous
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Sarifah Hidayah
Meaning of each word
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Hidayah: guidance toward the right path
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Meaning of each word
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Imani: relating to faith
- Robiatul: the fourth
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How to pronounce Sarifah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sarifah/ |
| Arabic script | شريفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦫꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮛᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Sarifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sarifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sarifah ranks #903 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sarifah
- Syarifah♀A noble and distinguished woman
- Saripah♀Noble, possessing honor
- Sarinah♀Essence, core, flower
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Saidah♀Happy, fortunate
- Sakinah♀Inward serenity
- Sadiyah♀Fortunate and happy
- Sadiah♀Happy, fortunate
- Salimah♀Safe, healthy, sound
- Sarita♀Flowing river
- Sawiyah♀Equal, balanced
- Sarina♀Princess
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
Famous people named Sarifah
- Sarifah Suraidah
- Sarifah Ainun Jariyah · b. 1987
- Sarifah Aisyah Najmah · b. 1995
- Sarifah Da Costa Vidigal · b. 1992
- Sarifah Dacosta Vidigal · b. 1992
- Sarifah Hasna · b. 1993
- Sarifah Nuraini
- Sarifah Suara · b. 1966
- Sarifah Suraidah · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Sarifah
What is the meaning of Sarifah?
Sarifah means noble, honourable. Possibly an Indonesian variant of Syarifah, from Arabic sharīfah. It is the feminine of sharīf, 'noble or honourable', and can also function as a title.
Is Sarifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sarifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sarifah?
Sarifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sarifah in the Quran?
Sarifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sarifah have?
Sarifah has 3 syllables (Sa-ri-fah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sarifah?
Sarifah ranks #903 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sarifah?
Some ideas: Sarifah Nurhikmah Istiana; Sarifah Fitriawati Paridah; Sarifah Mualifah.
Famous people named Sarifah?
Notable people named Sarifah include Sarifah Suraidah, Sarifah Ainun Jariyah, Sarifah Aisyah Najmah.
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