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.
About 101 girls were named Elif in 2025.
Award-winning Turkish-British novelist
American author and Pulitzer Prize finalist
Olympic freestyle wrestler
Protagonist of the long-running Turkish drama series · Elif
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
