Boy name
Syarif name meaning
“honourable, noble, distinguished”
Syarif is a male name from Arabic sharīf, meaning honourable, noble, or distinguished. The Arabic source word also functions as a title, alongside its established use as a given name. Sjarif is an alternative spelling of Syarif, with the same Arabic source and meaning.
What does Syarif mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Syarif
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.
Syarif in Islam and the Quran
Syarif 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 Syarif
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Syarif, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Syarif as a first name
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Syarif Alif
Interpretation
May he become a noble person, beginning like the first letter.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Syarif Thoriq
Interpretation
A picture of a visitor arriving at night with noble dignity.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
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Interpretation
May he become an honorable person, accepting willingly and receiving mercy.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Markum: one granted mercy
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Syarif Habib
Interpretation
May he grow into an honorable person who is dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
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Syarif Hilmi
Interpretation
May he become a dignified person with patience and an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Syarif Zikri
Interpretation
May he grow into a noble person who always remembers.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
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Interpretation
May he become an honorable person blessed in a life of truth.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
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Syarif Rayhan
Interpretation
A picture of a dignified person whose presence is fragrant like basil.Meaning of each word
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
Syarif as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become a noble person bringing harmony, prosperity, and truth.Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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Interpretation
A picture of a dignified helper supporting others like a great building's framework.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
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Interpretation
May he become an honorable, good person who accepts things willingly.Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Interpretation
May he achieve victory with moral goodness and noble dignity.Meaning of each word
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Interpretation
May he become an honorable bearer of joyful news who always remembers.Meaning of each word
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
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Interpretation
May he become a dignified person capable of bringing much goodness.Meaning of each word
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
- Qodir: capable, powerful
Syarif as a last name
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Rizky Syarif
Interpretation
May he receive life's provisions and grow into an honorable person.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
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Aufa Syarif
Interpretation
May he become a noble person who faithfully keeps his promises.Meaning of each word
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
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Interpretation
May he achieve success in goodness while maintaining noble dignity.Meaning of each word
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
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Interpretation
A picture of an honorable person beginning work with the dawn.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
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Wakur Syarif
Interpretation
May he become an honorable person with calmness and authority.Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
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Ikhlas Syarif
Interpretation
May he become a noble person with sincerity and pure intentions.Meaning of each word
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Syarif: honourable, noble, distinguished
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How to pronounce Syarif
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃarif/ |
| Arabic script | شريف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦫꦶꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮯᮛᮤᮖ᮪ |
Is Syarif a boy’s name?
Yes, Syarif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Syarif ranks #118 among boy names in our data sample (134 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 Syarif
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
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Agustinus♂Venerable, worthy of honour
Famous people named Syarif
- Syarif Hamid II dari Pontianak · b. 1913
- Syarif Fasha · b. 1986
- Sultan Syarif Abubakar Alkadrie · b. 1944
- Syarif Abdullah Alkadrie · b. 1966
- Syarif Wijianto · b. 1994
- Syarif Bando · b. 1964
- Syarif Bastaman · b. 1963
- Syarif Hadler · b. 1957
- Syarif Hidayat · b. 1952
- Syarif Mbuinga · b. 1973
- Syarif Muhammad Alaydrus dari Kubu · b. 1795
- A. Syarif Hidayat · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Syarif
What is the meaning of Syarif?
Syarif 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 Syarif a boy’s name?
Yes, Syarif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Syarif?
Syarif is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Syarif in the Quran?
Syarif does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Syarif have?
Syarif has 2 syllables (Sya-rif) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Syarif?
Syarif ranks #118 among boy names in our data sample (134 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Syarif?
Other spellings: Sjarif.
What full names go well with Syarif?
Some ideas: Syarif Alif; Rafa Syarif Haq; Rizky Syarif.
Famous people named Syarif?
Notable people named Syarif include Syarif Hamid II dari Pontianak, Syarif Fasha, Sultan Syarif Abubakar Alkadrie.
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