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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The (Arabic/Turkish) letter alif; figuratively 'slender'
- Origin
- Turkish/Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEEF
Elif (eh-LEEF) is a Turkish and Arabic name for a girl, taken from the letter alif, and figuratively meaning 'slender'. It has a worldly, clean, modern feel, short and easy to say once you know the pronunciation.
Meaning & Origin of Elif
Meaning: The (Arabic/Turkish) letter alif; figuratively 'slender'.
Origin: Turkish/Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Elif
eh-LEEFIPA /ɛˈliːf/
Popularity of Elif
In the U.S., Elif ranked #1763 in 2024, with 114 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1977 to 2024, so it is at its most popular right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Elif mean?
The (Arabic/Turkish) letter alif; figuratively ‘slender’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Elif?
Elif is pronounced eh-LEEF (IPA: /ɛˈliːf/).
Is Elif a popular name right now?
Elif is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1763 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)
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