Elif
/EH-leef/ Turkish Female
Meaning & Origin
Elif is a Turkish name meaning "Slim and tall". Likely of Arabic origin, derived from the letter 'Alif' (ا). The letter is also associated with the Arabic root 'alifa' meaning 'to be familiar, friendly, or sociable'.
Quick Facts
Language Turkish
Gender Female
Phonetic EH-leef
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as EH-leef. Keep the original Turkish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Elif
- · Elif Shafak - Novelist
- · Elif Jale Yeşilırmak - Wrestler
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