For anyone curious, the word "sharif" is etymologically unrelated to the English word "sheriff", although they seem to have similar meanings.
"Sheriff" comes from the title "shire reeve" in England, where "reeve" here is an old word for a type of local official or magistrate. In time, the shire reeve of each county (shire) became the sheriff, in charge of justice in that shire.
"Sharif" comes from an Arabic word meaning "noble". Pretty straightforward.
"Sheriff" comes from the title "shire reeve" in England, where "reeve" here is an old word for a type of local official or magistrate. In time, the shire reeve of each county (shire) became the sheriff, in charge of justice in that shire.
"Sharif" comes from an Arabic word meaning "noble". Pretty straightforward.
I think this question could be worded a little better.