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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