Alef

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet; Symbolic of God's unity and omnipotence
Pronunciation
A-lef(Dutch)
The pronunciation of Alef is similar to "AH-lef".
Popularity
As a unique name, Alef is not currently among the most popular names in the world. However, it has been growing in popularity in recent years as parents seek out more unusual and significant names for their children.

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Alef Name meanings & History

The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet; Symbolic of God's unity and omnipotence. Medieval Dutch and German (also Low German) variant of Adolf as well as the North & West Frisian form of the name. Also compare Aalf (its medieval form is Aelf) and Alof.This name has also seen some use in Denmark and Sweden, where it can sometimes instead be derived from the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet (see the other entry for Alef). Alef is primarily used as a masculine name in Hebrew-speaking communities, but it can also be used as a unisex name in other cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Alef: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alef:

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry,Action

L: Lover,Luscious,Lazy,Legal,Languid,Lovely,Liaison

E: Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten

F: Friendly,Fun-loving,Festive,Fiery

Alef is:

  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Alef, but it has been used in literature and art as a symbol of significant meanings.

2.) Alef (Unisex)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: The name Alef means "one" or "first" and symbolizes unity and God's absolute nature. It is also associated with learning and wisdom.

Pronunciation: A-lef(Dutch)
ah-LEF


cartoon of the name Alef
Cartoon of Alef

Description: Alef is a Hebrew name and is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The name Alef means "one" or "first" and symbolizes unity and God's absolute nature. It is also associated with learning and wisdom. Medieval Dutch and German (also Low German) variant of Adolf as well as the North & West Frisian form of the name. Also compare Aalf (its medieval form is Aelf) and Alof.This name has also seen some use in Denmark and Sweden, where it can sometimes instead be derived from the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet (see the other entry for Alef). Alef is a unique and meaningful name that is often used in Jewish families. It is also gaining popularity outside of the Jewish community, especially as a unisex name.

Related Names to Alef

Other Hebrew names starting with the letter Alef include Aaron, Avraham, and Adina.

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