Sharif

name, noun

name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A traditional Arab tribal title for one who serves as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Arabic.

Example

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"Omar Sharif, a real heart-throb in his day, died at the age of 83."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Arabic شَرِيف (šarīf). Doublet of shereef and Sharif.

Etymology 2

From Arabic شَرِيف (šarīf). Doublet of sharif and shereef.

Related phrases

Mazar-e-Sharif

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