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  sharif

  noun

  a variant of sherif.
• Sharif
  Sharif

  noun

  a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “exalted.”

sharif

¹ American  

[shuh-reef] / ʃəˈrif /

noun

1. a variant of sherif.

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Sharif ² American  

[shah-reef] / ʃɑˈrif /

noun

1. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “exalted.”

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sharif British  

/ ʃæˈriːf /

noun

1. a variant transliteration of sherif

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Etymology

Origin of sharif

First recorded in 1590–1600

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Example Sentences

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sharif Sharif

Lawrence, began working with Faisal ibn Hussein, a son of the sharif.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

He deposed and exiled the sharif of Mecca, and after the death of the Wahhābī leader Saud II. he concluded in 1815 a treaty with Saud’s son and successor, Abdullah.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed "deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives" in an X post.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed "deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives", according to a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Sara's grandfather, Muhammed Sharif, told the BBC he was relieved to be granted guardianship after three years of legal battles, saying his hope is that the children "stay healthy" and receive "a good education".

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Omair Sharif, president of Inflation Insights, said that Williams’s remarks contrast with other officials like Fed governor Michael Barr, who has said the Fed may need multiple hikes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

“I knew Sharif jan in Kabul, long time ago, before he moved to America.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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