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Muslim Girl NameScholarly Verified
ഉത്ഭവം: Turkish / Arabic
أَلِف

Elif

ലിപ്യന്തരണം: Elif • ഉച്ചരിച്ചത്: (Eh-lif)

Name Meaning

"The first letter of the Quran (Alif); Slender, Friendly, Honest"

Regional Usage & Naming Heritage

Prominent Regional Familiarity:
TürkiyeWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:

Turkish Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:
TürkiyeGermany

Islamic Significance & History

Symbolizes Alif (initial letter of Bismillah and the Quran), representing unity on Sirat al-Mustaqim. Top 3 girl name in Türkiye.

Authenticated Scholarly Sources

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Quranic Arabic Alphabet

  • Traditional Turkish Lexicography

Elif (أَلِف)

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