Elif (name)

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Elif (Turkish pronunciation: [elif] ) is a name that is most commonly given to females in Turkey, but is also popular in other countries such as the Netherlands. [1] [2] It originates from the Turkish word for the first letter of the Ottoman Turkish alphabet. Like the shape of the letter, it is thus taken to mean 'slender or upright'. [3] [1]

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Notable Turkish people (unless otherwise mentioned) with this name include:

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References

  1. 1 2 Nameberry (n.d.). "Elif - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity". Nameberry. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. Campbell, Mike (25 April 2021) [added 1 July 2008]. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Elif". Behind the Name. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  3. Tureng Translation, ed. (n.d.). "elif". Tureng Turkish English Dictionary . Retrieved 13 May 2022.