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Ashraf: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“most noble”

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اشرف

أَشْرَف

Ashraf (اشرف, Arabic أَشْرَف) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “most noble”. It comes from the Arabic root ش ر ف. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ش ر ف.

Ashraf at a glance

Meaning: most noble
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ash-raf
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: A · ا

Meaning of Ashraf

In English: most noble
اردو میں معنی: سب سے زیادہ معزز

Origin and history of Ashraf

Elative of sharufa, to be noble or eminent.

Rootش ر ف

How to say and write Ashraf

Say it: ash-raf2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Ashraf
Urdu: اشرف
Original script: أَشْرَف
Themes: Honour

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Questions about the name Ashraf

What does the name Ashraf mean?

Ashraf means “most noble”. In Urdu: سب سے زیادہ معزز. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Ashraf a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Ashraf is a boy’s name.

Is Ashraf a Muslim name?

Yes. Ashraf is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Elative of sharufa, to be noble or eminent.

How do you pronounce Ashraf?

Say it “ash-raf”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Ashraf in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Ashraf is written اشرف. In its original script: أَشْرَف.

Is the meaning of Ashraf verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.