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👤 A male name 🤝 An honorable person 🕌 A Muslim nobleman
sharif

sharif

8.9
A person respected for being honest and kind
  • noun
  • /ʃəˈrif/
translation icon : persona respetable
  • The community looked up to him as a sharif who always acted with integrity.

Examples

  • In times of trouble, people turned to the sharif for guidance and support.

  • She was known as a sharif because of her honesty and kindness to everyone.

  • The sharif of the town was respected by everyone.

  • He is known as a sharif because of his honorable deeds.

  • The community looked up to him as a sharif who always acted with integrity.

  • She was known as a sharif because of her honesty and kindness to everyone.

  • In times of trouble, people turned to the sharif for guidance and support.

Synonyms

sheikh
vssharif
68 7.0

A respected man who leads an Arab family, village, or tribe

is about noble character and honor rather than formal leadership
mirza
vssharif
2 9.9

A respectful title used before a surname for officials or scholars in parts of Asia

refers to a respected person rather than a formal regional title
hidalgo
vssharif
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who acts with honor and dignity

is a general respected person noted for character and conduct rather than literary usage
sherif
vssharif
  • Archaic
9.6

A local officer who keeps order or a Muslim noble from Muhammad's family

is the standard form for a respected person rather than a spelling variant

How Honorable

saint
308 3.9
noble
274 3.6
sharif
8.9
honorable
  • US
253 3.7
respectable
114 3.0

Surface Forms

sharif singular
sharifs plural

Etymology

Sharif comes from the Arabic word sharaf, meaning 'honour'. So calling someone a sharif means they are seen as noble, respected, and of good character.