sharif

See also: Sharif and sharīf

English

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Etymology

From Arabic شَرِيف (šarīf). Doublet of shereef and Sharif.

Noun

sharif (plural sharifs or ashraf or shurafa)

  1. A traditional Arab tribal title for one who serves as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets.

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Hausa

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃà.rîf/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [ʃə̀.rɪ̂ɸ]

Noun

shàr̃îf m

  1. Alternative form of sharifi
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