Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Arabic, Urdu, Dhivehi Scripts شريف(Arabic) شریف(Urdu) ޝަރީފް(Dhivehi) Pronounced Pron. sha-REEF(Arabic) shə-REEF(Urdu) [key·IPA] Other Forms FormsSharif, Sherif Meaning & History From the given name Sharif.