Unisex name
Şerafet name meaning
“honor, dignity; nobility”
Şerafet means “honour, dignity and nobility.” It comes from Arabic şarāfa, a word belonging to the same root family as şeref, meaning honour. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name has a direct linguistic connection with Şeref and its vocabulary of esteem.
What does Şerafet mean?
Honor, dignity; nobility
In Turkish: onur, saygınlık; soyluluk
Şerafet expresses honor and dignity as abstract qualities. It shares its root with Şeref and Şerif; although older usage can include associations with elevated rank or lineage, the name itself provides no information about a bearer's actual social position.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Origin of the name Şerafet
It derives from Arabic sharāfa, “honor, dignity, nobility.” It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Şeref.
How to pronounce Şerafet
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃeɾafet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شرافت |
| Arabic | شرافة |
Is Şerafet a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şerafet is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Şerafet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şerafet
What is the meaning of Şerafet?
Şerafet means “honor, dignity; nobility”. It derives from Arabic sharāfa, “honor, dignity, nobility.” It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Şeref.
Is Şerafet a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şerafet is used for both boys and girls.
Is Şerafet in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şerafet nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şerafet?
Şerafet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şerafet have?
Şerafet has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şerafet?
Şerafet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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