Ghraifeh, in the Chouf

Ghraifeh is a town in the Chouf area, Mount Lebanon. Chouf App is a utility app for Chouf-area residents — it connects Ghraifeh with Chouf-based stores for shopping and with a directory of trusted local trades.

elevation ~702 m

About Ghraifeh

Gharifeh is a village in the Chouf District of Lebanon.

Name & origin

Freiha traces the name to Syriac, a passive noun whose root corresponds to the Arabic 'jarf', so the meaning is the flat ground at the side of the mountain. Ancient remains were found in the nearby Hasrout area.

Families

أبو حمدان، حرب، حمادة، حمزة، راجح، زين الدين، سعد، شمس، غندور، فايز، قفادني، مسعود، معن، منذر، نصر الدين، نصر اللّه، وهاب، حدّاد، خوري، رحال، نصر

Notable people

Getting there

~50 km from Beirut · ~50 min drive

Common questions

Where is Ghraifeh located?

The town of Ghraifeh is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, at around 702 m elevation.

How far is Ghraifeh from Beirut?

Ghraifeh is about 50 km from Beirut, roughly a 50-minute drive.

What does the name Ghraifeh mean?

Freiha traces the name to Syriac, a passive noun whose root corresponds to the Arabic 'jarf', so the meaning is the flat ground at the side of the mountain. Ancient remains were found in the nearby Hasrout area.

Which families are from Ghraifeh?

Families associated with Ghraifeh include: أبو حمدان, حرب, حمادة, حمزة, راجح, زين الدين, سعد, شمس, غندور, فايز, قفادني, مسعود, معن, منذر, نصر الدين, نصر اللّه, وهاب, حدّاد, خوري, رحال, نصر.

Who are some notable people from Ghraifeh?

Notable people connected to Ghraifeh include Hasib Bou Hamdan, Samir Wahib Bou Hamdan, Fendi Hamadeh, Antoine Nasr.

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Local services & shops in Ghraifeh

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