Meaning
noble, honorable
Origin
Serif is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AT, BE, BG, CH, DE, FR, GB, HR, IT, MT, NL, RS, SI, TR).
Style
- international
- strong
- traditional
- classic
- religious
- elegant
Famous people named Serif
- Ottoman sultans
- Serif Mardin
- Sherif Ali bin Said
- Sherif of Mecca
- Sherif Ali of Zanzibar
- Ottoman calligraphers
Variations
Sherif, Sheriff, Serif (FR), Sarif (AR), Šerifović, Šerić, Sheriff (English adaptation)
Popularity
Serif appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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