Etymology

sharif

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Today it means: A traditional Arab tribal title for one who serves as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets. Full definition →

Arabic شَرِيف
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sharif · noun1

  1. Arabic · borrowed fromشَرِيف
  2. English todaysharif

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

Sharif · proper noun2

  1. Arabic · borrowed fromشَرِيف
  2. English todaySharif

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

Words from the same roots

Arabicشَرِيف all →

shareefShariff Aguakshereef

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