Girl name
Zarife name meaning
“graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful”
Zarife means “graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful.” It comes from Arabic ẓarīfa, the feminine form of ẓarīf, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Related to the name Zarif, it also connects with the Turkish adjective zarif, used to describe delicate decoration or elegant craftsmanship.
What does Zarife mean?
Graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
In Turkish: zarif, ince, hoş ve güzel
Zarife is closely connected with the Turkish adjective zarif, used for grace and refinement. Its associations include pleasing appearance and delicacy of expression; the feminine ending belongs to the Arabic source and explains its formal relationship with the name Zarif.
Origin of the name Zarife
From Arabic ẓarīfa, the feminine form of ẓarīf, meaning “graceful,” “refined” or “charming.” It shares its source with Zarif.
Double names with Zarife
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zarife Pelin
Meaning of each name
- Zarife: graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
- Pelin: wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
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Latife Zarife
Meaning of each name
- Latife: gentle, refined and pleasant
- Zarife: graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
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Zarife Nazenin
Meaning of each name
- Zarife: graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
- Nazenin: delicate, charming, beloved
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Pera Zarife
Meaning of each name
- Pera: the other side; across the water
- Zarife: graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
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Zarife Bediha
Meaning of each name
- Zarife: graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
- Bediha: spontaneous thought; improvised expression
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Yelda Zarife
Meaning of each name
- Yelda: the longest night of the year
- Zarife: graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful
How to pronounce Zarife
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaɾife/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ظريفه |
| Arabic | ظريفة |
Is Zarife a girl’s name?
Yes, Zarife is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zarife does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zarife
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Zarife
- Zarife Yıldırım · b. 1975
- Zarife Kerimzade · b. 1924
- Zarife Nigar Özdemir Kumral
FAQ about the name Zarife
What is the meaning of Zarife?
Zarife means “graceful, refined, pleasing and beautiful”. From Arabic ẓarīfa, the feminine form of ẓarīf, meaning “graceful,” “refined” or “charming.” It shares its source with Zarif.
Is Zarife a girl’s name?
Yes, Zarife is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zarife in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zarife nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zarife?
Zarife is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zarife have?
Zarife has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zarife?
Zarife does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Zarife?
Some ideas: Zarife Pelin; Latife Zarife; Zarife Nazenin.
Famous people named Zarife?
Notable people named Zarife include Zarife Yıldırım, Zarife Kerimzade, Zarife Nigar Özdemir Kumral.
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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