Elif

First letter of the Arabic alphabet, slender

GenderGirlOriginTurkishSay iteh-LEEFPopularityTop 20 in Turkey
Pronounced eh-LEEF

About the name Elif

Elif is one of Turkey's most beloved names, symbolizing grace and a fresh beginning. It has an elegant simplicity that has kept it popular for generations.

Graceful and thoughtful, often the first to offer a kind word.

Fun fact

Elif is named after the first letter of the Arabic and Ottoman alphabets, symbolizing new beginnings.

Nicknames for Elif

Eli

Variations

ElyfAlif

Famous people named Elif

  • Elif Şafak (Turkish novelist)

Sibling name ideas

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