Safety, security, or covenant
Elaf is an Arabic name derived from the root word 'ilaf,' which refers to a sense of safety, protection, or a binding agreement. It is most notably recognized from the Quran in Surah Quraysh, where it describes the security and trade pacts of the Quraysh tribe. Today, it is used as a poetic name representing peace and communal harmony.
About 34 girls were named Elaf in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
