Boy name
Şerif name meaning
“honorable; noble and esteemed”
Şerif means “honorable,” “noble” or “esteemed.” It comes from Arabic sharīf and entered Turkish in its Ottoman form, şerif. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name is related to the feminine name Şerife and to Turkish şeref, meaning “honor,” which makes its underlying meaning readily recognizable.
What does Şerif mean?
Honorable; noble and esteemed
In Turkish: şerefli; soylu ve itibarlı
Şerif belongs to the vocabulary of honor and distinction. In Ottoman Turkish, the adjective could describe revered things, and in Islamic history it also served as a lineage title. The Turkish word borrowed from English sheriff has the same spelling but a separate origin.
Origin of the name Şerif
Şerif derives from Arabic sharīf, meaning honorable, noble, or distinguished. The Turkish form continues Ottoman usage.
Double names with Şerif
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şerif İskender
Meaning of each name
- Şerif: honorable; noble and esteemed
- İskender: defender or protector of people
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Melih Şerif
Meaning of each name
- Melih: handsome, pleasing and charming
- Şerif: honorable; noble and esteemed
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Şerif Murat
Meaning of each name
- Şerif: honorable; noble and esteemed
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
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Aclan Şerif
Meaning of each name
- Aclan: quick-acting, hasty
- Şerif: honorable; noble and esteemed
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Şerif Demhat
Meaning of each name
- Şerif: honorable; noble and esteemed
- Demhat: the time has come
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Ceyhun Şerif
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
- Şerif: honorable; noble and esteemed
How to pronounce Şerif
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃeɾif/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شریف |
| Arabic | شريف |
Is Şerif a boy’s name?
Yes, Şerif is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şerif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 21 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Şerîf, Serif
Names that sound like Şerif
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şerif
- Şerif Paşa · b. 1865
FAQ about the name Şerif
What is the meaning of Şerif?
Şerif means “honorable; noble and esteemed”. Şerif derives from Arabic sharīf, meaning honorable, noble, or distinguished. The Turkish form continues Ottoman usage.
Is Şerif a boy’s name?
Yes, Şerif is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şerif in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şerif nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şerif?
Şerif is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şerif have?
Şerif has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şerif?
Şerif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 21 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şerif?
Other spellings: Şerîf, Serif.
What names go well with Şerif?
Some ideas: Şerif İskender; Melih Şerif; Şerif Murat.
Famous people named Şerif?
Notable people named Şerif include Şerif Paşa.
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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