👧 Elif — Name Meaning & Origin

Elif

“The first letter of the Arabic alphabet; Slender”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginTurkish
ReligionMuslim
Used inTurkey, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Cyprus
Numerology5 — adventurous, curious and freedom-loving
Letters4 · starts with E
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Elif?

Elif means "The first letter of the Arabic alphabet; Slender" (Turkish origin).

Is Elif a boy or girl name?

Elif is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Elif from?

Elif is used as a Muslim name in Turkey, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Cyprus.

What is the lucky number for Elif?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Elif adds up to 5, linked with being adventurous, curious and freedom-loving.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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