Unisex name
Sjarif name meaning
“honourable, noble, distinguished”
Sjarif is a name used for both boys and girls, from Arabic sharīf, meaning honourable, noble, or distinguished. The source word also functions as a title and is established as a given name. Syarif is a spelling variant, sharing the same Arabic source word and meaning.
What does Sjarif mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sjarif
From Arabic sharīf, meaning noble or honourable. It also functions as a title and is established as a given name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sjarif in Islam and the Quran
Sjarif 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 Sjarif
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sjarif, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sjarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Irvan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
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Meaning of each word
- Sjarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Emir: commander, ruler
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Sjarif Fadlan
Meaning of each word
- Sjarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
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Meaning of each word
- Mubarok: endowed with blessings
- Sjarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Amrul: affair, command
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Sjarif Emir
Meaning of each word
- Sjarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Emir: commander, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Sjarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Nurhakim: light and wisdom
- Fauzan: success, triumph
How to pronounce Sjarif
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃarif/ |
| Arabic script | شريف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦫꦶꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮯᮛᮤᮖ᮪ |
Is Sjarif a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sjarif is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sjarif ranks #433 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Sjarif
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- 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
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
FAQ about the name Sjarif
What is the meaning of Sjarif?
Sjarif means honourable, noble, distinguished. From Arabic sharīf, meaning noble or honourable. It also functions as a title and is established as a given name.
Is Sjarif a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sjarif is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sjarif?
Sjarif is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sjarif in the Quran?
Sjarif does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sjarif have?
Sjarif has 2 syllables (Sja-rif) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sjarif?
Sjarif ranks #433 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sjarif?
Other spellings: Syarif.
What full names go well with Sjarif?
Some ideas: Sjarif Irvan Ridho; Sjarif Havid Emir; Sjarif Fadlan.
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