Most noble, honorable, or distinguished
Derived from the Arabic root 'sharafa', meaning to be high or noble. It is a superlative form, often used to denote someone of high status or superior character. In many Islamic cultures, it historically referred to descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Ashraf isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,917 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former President of Afghanistan
Professional footballer for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco
Egyptian businessman and billionaire who served as a spy
Twin sister of the last Shah of Iran
