Girl
Şerife
Şerife is a traditional feminine name meaning a noble woman, with a long history of use in Turkish families.
Meaning
Şerife is generally understood to mean a noble woman. Its connection to the Arabic word for honor also gives the meaning a sense of dignity and esteem.
Origin
Şerife has Arabic roots, deriving from the word rendered in Turkish as şeref, meaning honor. It was widely used during the Ottoman period and became an established Turkish feminine name.
In recent years
Long among the most chosen names, Şerife appeared in earlier top-hundred lists twenty-one times and reached sixth place at its peak. It is absent from the latest official top hundred but remains a familiar classic from earlier generations.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Şerife pairs warmly with a birth date and a small floral detail.
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