Maharoof

Maharoof, or Mahroof, is a Sri Lankan Muslim given name. The name is derived from the Arabic word "ma'ruf" or "miftahul ma'ruf", an Islamic term meaning that which is commonly known or acknowledged. Notable people with the name include:Farveez Maharoof, Sri Lankan cricketer Imran Maharoof, Sri Lankan politician M. A. M. Maharoof, Sri Lankan politician M. E. H. Maharoof (1939–1997), Sri Lankan politician Mohamed Mahroof (1950–2012), Sri Lankan politician