Why Sharifa Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Sharifa” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Sharifa” is of Arabic origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Afirahs.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ahifsar.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Sharifa

The true meaning of ‘Sharifa’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Sharifa is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Sharifa, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a smoothie – a real charmer! You tend to have dramatic reactions when you feel things deeply. Your kind nature allows you to work well with others. You are inclined to experience many emotional ups and downs.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Sharifa Popular?

“Sharifa” is not a popular baby girl’s name in New York as reported in the 1990 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in New York have the same name as you in 1990. A total of only 12 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1981 with a total of 27 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Sharifa” was recorded 547 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Sharifas to occupy the country of Holy See (Vatican) with an estimated population of 518.

The name first appeared in the year 1967 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Sharifa” was recorded 113 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Sharifa, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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