alif
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A male name used by Muslim people
- proper noun
- /ˈɑːlɪf/
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Alif
- Alif and his fellow employees planned to leave at 7 p.m., but thought all the measures being taken were "stupid."
Examples
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" From where we are from, this storm is nothing, " said Mdali Alif, 15, of Bangladesh, who was working in the truck.
Blog text (13) -
In the city of Cairo, Alif is a common name that you will hear often.
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So he restricted himself to reading older texts, like the Alif Layla Wa Layla, the Thousand and One Nights.
Fiction book (2002) -
The name Alif is often associated with wisdom and leadership in many cultures.
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Many parents choose the name Alif for their sons in honor of its cultural significance.
Synonyms
Alef
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A male first name used in some cultures
is specific to Muslim communities rather than to multiple cultures
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Alif as a name comes from the letter alif, the first sign of the alphabet, so people often use it to suggest someone who is 'first' or a 'leader'.