Sharafuddin

Sharafuddin is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, formed from sharaf meaning “nobility” or “honor” and al-din meaning “the faith” or “religion.” The combined meaning is often rendered as “nobility of the faith” or “honor of the religion.” The name is used across Muslim-majority regions and among diaspora communities, and it appears in several languages with various transliterations, such as Sharfuddin, Sharaf-ud-Din, or Sharafuddin.

Usage and regional distribution have been broad, encompassing Arabic-speaking lands as well as Persianate, Turkic, and South Asian cultures. Variants reflect local pronunciation and script, including Sharfuddin and Sharafuddin. The name has historically functioned both as a given name and as part of honorific or regnal styles in some Islamic dynasties and religious lineages.

Historical and cultural context: Sharafuddin has appeared among rulers, scholars, and religious leaders in medieval Islamic polities and Sufi circles, where names combining nobility and piety were common. In South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, the form has been borne by individuals across scholarly, clerical, and aristocratic spheres. In modern times, it remains in use as a given name, continuing in various spellings in Muslim communities and the diaspora.

See also: related names such as Sharafuddin, Sharfuddin, and Sharifuddin reflect similar etymological roots, emphasizing honor and faith. While the exact historical figures bearing the name vary by region, Sharafuddin remains a recognizable element in Islamic naming traditions.