Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Distinguished One, Respected
Pronunciation: SH AE R AH F AH
Popularity Rank: #15,495
The name Sharifa is of Arabic origin and means Distinguished One, Respected. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sharifa is commonly found in Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and 60 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AE R AH F AH
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Sharifa is recorded 2,884 times globally, ranking it as the 15,495th most common name worldwide.
Sharifa is most prevalent in Oman, with 414 occurrences, making it the 1,387th most popular name in the country.
In Bahrain, the name Sharifa is found among 1 in every 1575 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #1,387 | 1 : 1,578 |
| Saudi Arabia | #6,533 | 1 : 7,435 |
| South Africa | #5,359 | 1 : 8,984 |
| United States of America | #10,672 | 1 : 9,674 |
| Bahrain | #919 | 1 : 1,575 |
| United Arab Emirates | #5,028 | 1 : 7,058 |
| Bangladesh | #3,042 | 1 : 3,581 |
| Kuwait | #3,137 | 1 : 4,841 |
| Malaysia | #9,713 | 1 : 19,140 |
| Ghana | #1,134 | 1 : 2,013 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sharifa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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