Sharif

name, noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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