SHARIF


Meaning of SHARIF in English

n. (also shereef, sherif) 1 a descendant of Muhammad through his daughter Fatima, entitled to wear a green turban or veil. 2 a Muslim leader.

[ Arab. sarif noble f. sarafa be exalted ]

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