The nameChérif
Chérif is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "noble". It has been given in France since the late 1930s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Chérif comes from the Arabic sharif, "noble, honourable". The title also refers to descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Sharif.
History
Chérif has been given steadily in France since the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Chérif
Chérif in France
Chérif was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 585 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Chérif. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1969. Half of all babies named Chérif in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Variants and related names
Chérif in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chérif mean?
Chérif comes from the Arabic sharif, "noble, honourable". The title also refers to descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Chérif?
Arabic. It is also spelled Sharif.
Is Chérif a girl's or a boy's name?
Chérif is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Chérif?
Variants and related names of Chérif include Cherifa.