shereef Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sher"eef, Sher"if noun (Also<

• Shereef
• Sherif

)

Etymology

Ar. sherif noble, holy, n., a prince.

Definitions

1. A member of an Arab princely family descended from Mohammed through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima. The Grand Shereef is the governor of Mecca.