Elif is the Turkish form of Alif, the name of the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. Actor Natalie Portman gave another spelling to her son, Aleph. 

In Turkey, Elif is unisex but especially popular for girls – it's been a Top 5 choice there since the early 1990s, and also ranks highly in such other European nations as Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. 

Along with its alphabetical meaning, Elif can also mean "slender", from the Turkish phrase elif gibi, literally "shaped like Elif."

Elif

A sweet, simple mini-name that fits into many cultures. The only drawback is the potential for confusion with Ella, Ayla, and other similar names.

A popular nature name in Turkey, where it was in the Top 10 from 2005-2013. Spelt Yağmur in Turkish.

Yagmur

Azra

Belinay

Ecrin

Nehir

Hiranur

Nisanur

Zehra

Zeynep

Whirligig's list "11 Names // Top Turkish Girls" of 11 great name ideas: Elif - Zeynep!

11 Names // Top Turkish Girls

The top eleven girls names in Turkey 2012.

11 Names // Top Turkish Girls

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