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Elif
Slender
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Elif is a feminine name of Turkish origin, meaning 'slender' or 'upright'. It originates from the Arabic word for the first letter of the Ottoman Turkish alphabet. Like the shape of the letter, it is taken to mean 'slender or upright'. The name is most commonly given to females in Turkey, but is also popular in other countries such as the Netherlands. It has gained international recognition through notable Turkish-British writer Elif Shafak. The name carries connotations of elegance, grace, and upright character.
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Elif
Elif is a feminine name of Turkish origin, meaning 'slender' or 'upright'. It originates from the Arabic word for the first letter of the Ottoman Turkish alphabet. Like the shape of the letter, it is taken to mean 'slender or upright'. The name is most commonly given to females in Turkey, but is also popular in other countries such as the Netherlands. It has gained international recognition through notable Turkish-British writer Elif Shafak. The name carries connotations of elegance, grace, and upright character.
ایلیف
ایلیف ترکی اصل کا نسائی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'نرم' یا 'سیدھا' ہے۔ یہ عربی لفظ سے ماخوذ ہے جو عثمانی ترک حروف تہجی کے پہلے حرف کے لیے ہے۔ یہ نام خوبصورتی اور سیدھے کردار کے مفہوم رکھتا ہے۔
إلِيف
إليف اسم مؤنث من أصل تركي يعني 'الرشيقة' أو 'القويمة'. مشتق من الكلمة العربية للحرف الأول من الأبجدية التركية العثمانية. يحمل الاسم دلالات الأناقة والنبل.
Literature
Turkish-British writer and activist, known for her novels 'The Bastard of Istanbul' and 'The Forty Rules of Love', one of the best-selling authors in Turkey.
Sports
Macedonian footballer of Turkish descent, plays as a midfielder for the North Macedonia national team.
Sports
Turkish wrestler of Russian origin.
Elif is a permissible name with beautiful meanings of elegance and uprightness.
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