Slender; first letter of the Arabic alphabet
Elif is a popular Turkish name derived from the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, Alif. It symbolizes being slender, upright, and honest, much like the straight vertical shape of the character itself. In Turkish culture, it is often associated with grace and a virtuous character.
Less common today
Elif isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,764 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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American author and Pulitzer Prize finalist
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