Gender: Female
Origin: Turkish
Meaning: Symbolizes the letter 'A' in Arabic
Pronunciation: EH-leef, /ˈɛlif/, EH L AH F
Popularity Rank: #813
Derived from the Arabic alphabet, Elif symbolizes the first letter of the alphabet. It represents enlightenment, knowledge, and the beginning of a new journey.
The name Elif is of Turkish origin and means Symbolizes the letter 'A' in Arabic, representing knowledge and new beginnings., Slim, Tall, First. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elif is commonly found in Turkey, Germany, France, and 74 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-leef
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛlif/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L AH F
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Elif is recorded 75,936 times globally, ranking it as the 813th most common name worldwide.
Elif is most prevalent in Turkey, with 68,934 occurrences, making it the 27th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Elif is found among 1 in every 15 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | #27 | 1 : 15 |
| Germany | #587 | 1 : 258 |
| France | #1,757 | 1 : 1,159 |
| Netherlands | #1,254 | 1 : 634 |
| Belgium | #1,120 | 1 : 675 |
| Algeria | #3,040 | 1 : 3,758 |
| United States of America | #7,103 | 1 : 5,689 |
| Austria | #493 | 1 : 358 |
| United Kingdom | #2,952 | 1 : 2,069 |
| Switzerland | #910 | 1 : 716 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elif from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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