Elif

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Elif means "first", "chief", or "leader". It is also the name of the first letter in the Turkish alphabet, as well as the Arabic alphabet, which has symbolic significance.
Pronunciation
The name Elif is pronounced "EH-lif" or "ay-LIF".
eh-LEEF
Popularity
The name Elif is not very common outside of Turkey, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its beautiful sound and rich heritage.

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Elif Name meanings & History

Elif is of Turkish origin. The name Elif means "first", "chief", or "leader". It is also the name of the first letter in the Turkish alphabet, as well as the Arabic alphabet, which has symbolic significance. Turkish form of Alif, the name of the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, ا. It also means "slender", from the Turkish phrase elif gibi, literally "shaped like elif". Elif is used as a given name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Elif: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elif:

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

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

F: Fun-loving,Fiery,Festive,Friendly

Elif is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Elif include Turkish journalist and TV presenter Elif Ergu and Turkish actress Elif Dogan.

2.) Elif (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: Symbol

Other Forms: Alif, Alepph, Eliph


3.) Elif (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: The first letter of the Arabic alphabet. In Ebced calculation, its value is one. It also means slim, tall girl. Other meanings: Accustomed, accustomed. It is used to express the note “la” in music. Compassionate, friend, acquaintance.


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