Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic, Indian
Meaning: Symbol of unity and strength
Pronunciation: uh-leaf, /əˈliːf/, AE L AH F
Popularity Rank: #4,907
Derived from the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, 'alif', which symbolizes the number one and the concept of unity. It represents strength, leadership, and individuality.
The name Alif is of Arabic, Indian origin and means Symbol of unity and strength, The First Character in Hijaiyah. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alif is commonly found in Malaysia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, and 64 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-leaf
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈliːf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L AH F
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Alif is recorded 11,947 times globally, ranking it as the 4,907th most common name worldwide.
Alif is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 8,096 occurrences, making it the 70th most popular name in the country.
In Malaysia, the name Alif is found among 1 in every 246 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #70 | 1 : 246 |
| Bangladesh | #364 | 1 : 449 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,289 | 1 : 3,287 |
| Singapore | #1,267 | 1 : 2,003 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,372 | 1 : 4,483 |
| Oman | #3,380 | 1 : 4,084 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #118 | 1 : 767 |
| Kuwait | #4,738 | 1 : 7,733 |
| Qatar | #3,854 | 1 : 6,167 |
| United States of America | #20,979 | 1 : 24,121 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alif from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 10, 2024 10:58 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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