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Nicknames for Elif

Lif, Leaf, Elle (El), Ellie (Eli), Lee (Li)

Meanings and history of the name Elif

Elif has multiple meanings. First and foremost it means slender, thin" -- that is, shaped like "Alif" or the first letter of the Arabic and Hebrew alphabets. It also resembles honesty. In Turkey People call honest People "As Strait (honest) as Elif." It shows kindness. Additionally, the name Elif symbolizes friendship and "the girl who spreads light".

Famous real-life people named Elif

Elif Batuman (b. 1977) is an American author, academic, and journalist
Elif Şafak (b. 1971) is a Turkish writer
Elif khan is a Turkish-German dancer known for her interpretations of classic Bollywood dances

Elif in song, story & screen

İncecikten bir kar yağar
Tozar Elif Elif diye
Deli gönül abdal olmuş
Gezer Elif Elif diye
-Karacaoğlan Turkish poet (17th century)