shereef

Meaning

Noun

  • A member of an Arab princely family descended from Muhammad through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima, the "Grand Shereef" being the governor of Mecca.

Origin

  • From Arabic شَرِيف. sharif, and Sharif.

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