Muslim girl name
Elif: name meaning
ألف
“The letter Alif; slender and upright”
GirlGender
Turkish / ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
One of the most popular girls' names in Turkey.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Elif mean?
Elif (ألف) means "The letter Alif; slender and upright". It is a Turkish / Arabic name for a girl.
Is Elif a Muslim name?
Yes. Elif is used by Muslims around the world. One of the most popular girls' names in Turkey.
Is Elif mentioned in the Qur'an?
Elif is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.