Elif name meaning

Gender: Girl

Origin: Turkish, Norwegian and Old Norse

Usage: Turkish, Arabic, Swedish, Danish, Old SwedishNorwegian and Finnish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Elif

Meaning: Ever-Living, Immortal, Long Life, Unique Life and Once in a lifetime

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What does Elif mean?

Illustrous Elif's origin is Norwegian and Turkish is used predominantly in Arabic, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Old SwedishNorwegian and Danish is bestowed upon both genders. Elif is variant form of Eilif. Eilif is variant form of Æilífr.

Eilif's meaning is Ever-Living and Immortal has its origin in Norwegian. Elif is Swedish cognate of Æilífr.

Variants of Elif

Elf, Eilif, Alph

Names that rhyme with Elif

How popular is the name Elif?

Elif was a common name in France. Over 4071 babies have been named Elif since 1971. When at its peak in 2015,. However after 46 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.

Also, A common name in Netherlands with over 942 new-borns have been given the name since 2015. When at the peak of its usage in 2015, the moniker grabbed the 57th spot and 238 baby girls were given the name.

Also, In Belgium, Elif was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 1108 babies. When at its peak in 2015,. After 23 years, the name has past its prime.

Elif is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1977 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 2014, it ranked 2406th when 75 girl were named Elif.

Over 903 people have been named Elif in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 517 on girl names chart when 83 babies were named Elif. Over 938 babies in England and Wales have been named Elif.

Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 107 on girl names chart when 70 babies were given the name Elif.

There are over 659 babies that have been given the name Elif in Switzerland.

But an extremely popular name in Turkey where every 1 in 300 have the name. As per our evaluation, over 350000 people has been named Elif globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	2627	65
2017	2553	68
2016	2551	69
2015	3116	53
2014	2406	75

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Elif in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	0	1574	305
	0	0	0	168
	5	-2	603	164
	5	-2	117	174
	3	0	117	0

What numerology tells about Elif?

You can easily adapt to new people and new environments. You can achieve great things. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. No matter if there's already a solution to a certain problem, you like to figure it out alone. Don't let naivety, your kind heart, and thoughtfulness stop you from succeeding in life. At work, you are often seen as the control freak that has everything done in the said time and date.

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Runa - Runa's meaning is Secret Love, Mystery or Sixth Month has its origin in Old Norse and is used primarily in Old Norse, Arabic and Danish is used for both boys and girls

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Famous people named Elif

Elif Gülbayrak, Turkish volleyball player
Elif Shafak, Turkish-British novelist, essayist, academic
Elif Inci in Selvi Boylum, Al Yazmalim as Actress
Elif Sanli in Beni Affet as Actress
Elif Ceylan in Låt den rätte komma in as Actress
Elifcan Ongurlar in Atesin düstügü yer as Actress
Elif Nur Kerkük in La as Director
Elif Knight in Every Occupation Needs a Party as Actress
Elif Sönmez in Gise Memuru as Actress
Elif Onat portrayed central role of Elif in 1988 drama flick Aci.

In 2009 drama film, Yengeç oyunu, Elif Melda Yilmaz characterized Nuriye.
Elif Cakman played the leading character of Cemile in 2019 horror, thriller movie The Antenna.

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