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

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

She had had "at least some contact" with Sharif by January and the pair were engaged by May, the court heard.

From BBC

After the chapel incident, Sharif moved to Swaleside prison and Dale signed off work sick on reduced pay.

From BBC