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Zarif: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“elegant; witty”

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ظریف

ظَرِيف

Zarif (ظریف, Arabic ظَرِيف) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “elegant; witty”. It comes from the Arabic root ظ ر ف. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ظ ر ف.

Zarif at a glance

Meaning: elegant; witty
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: za-reef
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: Z · ظ

Meaning of Zarif

In English: elegant; witty
اردو میں معنی: ظریف، خوش طبع

Origin and history of Zarif

Lane gives ẓarīf as elegant, clever and refined in speech.

Rootظ ر ف

How to say and write Zarif

Say it: za-reef2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zarif
Urdu: ظریف
Original script: ظَرِيف
Other spellings: Zareef
Themes: Joy

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Questions about the name Zarif

What does the name Zarif mean?

Zarif means “elegant; witty”. In Urdu: ظریف، خوش طبع. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Zarif a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zarif is a boy’s name.

Is Zarif a Muslim name?

Yes. Zarif is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ẓarīf as elegant, clever and refined in speech.

How do you pronounce Zarif?

Say it “za-reef”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Zarif in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zarif is written ظریف. In its original script: ظَرِيف.

What are other spellings of Zarif?

Zarif is also spelled Zareef.

Is the meaning of Zarif 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.