Muslim baby names with meanings

Ashraf Boy & Girl Name Meaning, Origin & Spelling

Ashraf · Boy & Girl · Nobler, more illustrious · Arabic / Persian / South Asian usage

أشرف / اشرفBoys & girls

Meaning

Nobler, more illustrious

Name meaning

Origin / language
Arabic / Persian / South Asian usage
Islamic / Qur’anic association
Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
Name type
Single given name
Category
Traditional Arabic names

Language and spelling

Ashraf is a superlative of Sharif شريف. The reference records typically feminine Persian use, alongside masculine Arabic use, so language context matters for gender.

Sources

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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25

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