Unisex name
Alief name meaning
“first letter of the Arabic alphabet”
Alief is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Alif, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. Its source is Arabic alif, the letter’s name. Alief is understood as a spelling variant of Alif within this explanation of its origin.
What does Alief mean?
First letter of the Arabic alphabet
In Indonesian: huruf pertama abjad Arab
Origin and cultural usage of Alief
Probably a spelling variant of Alif, from Arabic alif, the name of the alphabet's first letter.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Alief in Islam and the Quran
Alief does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Alief
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alief, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Syabani: associated with the month of Sha‘ban
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
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Meaning of each word
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Alief Badruttamam
Meaning of each word
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
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Meaning of each word
- Bustomi: from Bistam
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Alief Fajri
Meaning of each word
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Meaning of each word
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Baihaqi: originating from the Bayhaq region
- Fathur: opening, victory
How to pronounce Alief
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aliɛf/ |
| Arabic script | ألف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦶꦲꦺꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮤᮈᮖ᮪ |
Is Alief a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Alief is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Alief ranks #292 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alief
Famous people named Alief
- Alief Bintang Haryadi · b. 2001
- Alief Rusdiana Nurtiasti · b. 1983
- Alief Suhanto
- Alief Syachviar Mas'ud · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Alief
What is the meaning of Alief?
Alief means first letter of the Arabic alphabet. Probably a spelling variant of Alif, from Arabic alif, the name of the alphabet's first letter.
Is Alief a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Alief is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alief?
Alief is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Alief in the Quran?
Alief does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Alief have?
Alief has 3 syllables (A-li-ef) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Alief?
Alief ranks #292 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alief?
Some ideas: Alief Syabani Zikri; Alief Saiba Faza; Alief Badruttamam.
Famous people named Alief?
Notable people named Alief include Alief Bintang Haryadi, Alief Rusdiana Nurtiasti, Alief Suhanto.
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