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

Example Sentences

Prime Minister Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif later praised the military, pledging to "continue the war against terrorism until its complete eradication".

From BBC

There is still a tight turnaround to get all of their players, including seamer Safyaan Sharif who has Pakistani heritage, visas in time to enter India.

From BBC

Omair Sharif, president of Inflation Insights, an influential research firm, points to the rising cost of healthcare and transportation services such as car repairs and auto insurance.

From MarketWatch

Omair Sharif, president of Inflation Insights, an influential research firm, points to the rising cost of healthcare and transportation services such as car repairs and auto insurance.

From MarketWatch

Isabelle Dale swore her "undying love" to prisoners Shahid Sharif and Connor Money while working at HMP Coldingley in Surrey, said a judge.

From BBC