Sherif
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Sherif or Sherifa is someone who is descended from Muhammad
by way of his daughter Fatimah
. The word comes from Arabic sharif meaning "noble", from sharafa meaning "to be highborn". It is also commonly known as Ashraf
, and also sharif
. It is etymologically unconnected to Sheriff
.
Muhammad
Muhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...
by way of his daughter Fatimah
Fatimah
Fatimah was a daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad from his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. She is regarded by Muslims as an exemplar for men and women. She remained at her father's side through the difficulties suffered by him at the hands of the Quraysh of Mecca...
. The word comes from Arabic sharif meaning "noble", from sharafa meaning "to be highborn". It is also commonly known as Ashraf
Ashraf
Ashraf refers to someone claiming descent from Muhammad by way of his daughter Fatimah. The word is the plural of sharīf "noble", from sharafa "to be highborn"...
, and also sharif
Sharif
Sharīf or Chérif is a traditional Arab tribal title given to those who serve as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets, such as property, wells, and land. In origin, the word is an adjective meaning "noble", "highborn". The feminine singular is sharifa...
. It is etymologically unconnected to Sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
.
Given name
- Sherif Abdel-FadilSherif Abdel-FadilSherif Abdel-Fadil is an Egyptian footballer. Sherif is a defender who plays for Egyptian Premier League Al-Ahly.-Ismaily:...
(born 1983), Egyptian footballer - Sherif SabriSherif SabriSherif Sabri is an Egyptian Creative director, director, film, music and TV producer. He is responsible for bringing the artist Ruby into the limelight by fully producing her debut album as well as writing, producing and directing her movie Saba' Wara'aat Kutchina, AKA 7 Playing...
, Egyptian film director
Surname
- Amro SherifAmro SherifAmro Sherif is an Egyptian basketball player currently playing for Al Gezira of the Egyptian Super League. He is a member of the Egypt national basketball team....
(born 1991), Egyptian basketball player - Omar SharifOmar SharifOmar Sharif is an Egyptian actor who has starred in Hollywood films including Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago and Funny Girl. He has been nominated for an Academy Award and has won two Golden Globe Awards.-Early life:...
(born 1932), Egyptian actor - Safwat El-SherifSafwat El-SherifMohamed Safwat El Sherif is a former Egyptian politician and the former speaker of the Egyptian Shura Council. He was one of the founder members of the National Democratic Party in 1978 and served for a time as the Secretary-General of the NDP...
(born 1933), Egyptian politician - Muzafer SherifMuzafer SherifMuzafer Sherif was one of the founders of social psychology...
(1906–1988), one of the founders of social psychology, and co-developer of social judgment theory with Carl Hovland
See also
- Sharif (disambiguation)Sharif (disambiguation)Sharif is an Arabic word meaning "noble" or "honourable" and a traditional Arab tribal title.Sharif may also refer to:titles* Sharif of Mecca people* Nawaz Sharif , Pakistani politician...
- Sharif of MeccaSharif of MeccaThe Sharif of Mecca or Hejaz was the title of the former governors of Hejaz and a traditional steward of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina...
, title of the former governors of Hejaz - Sheriff (disambiguation)Sheriff (disambiguation)Sheriff is a political or legal office, varying greatly between countries.Sheriff or Sherriff may also refer to: *SHERIFF, a telecom fraud detection system*Sheriff , a crowd-control vehicle of the U.S...
- Şerif (disambiguation)Serif (disambiguation)A serif is a decorative detail on letters and other typographical symbols.Serif may also refer to:* Şərif, a municipality in Balakan Rayon, Azerbaijan* Serif Europe, a software company specialising in desktop publishing...
, Turkish name