sharif

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

sharif sharifs ashraf shurafa sharīf Sherif

Etymology

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

Derived words

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