Noble, virtuous, or honorable
Derived from the Arabic root 'sharafa', meaning to be eminent or noble. It is the feminine form of Sharif and historically denotes a woman of high social standing or virtuous character.
Less common today
Sharifa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,000 in 1991.
Uzbekistani triple jumper and world U20 champion
American Muslim writer and cultural anthropologist
Renowned Egyptian singer and actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
