Aliff or Alif?
Two spellings, side by side.
Aliff and Alif are two spellings of the same sound. Aliff is listed with the meaning "Kind; friendly; tender" and Alif with "An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet". Aliff is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Aliff | Alif |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Kind; friendly; tender | An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet. |
| Origin | Indonesian | African |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | A-liff | A-lif |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Aliff and Alif
Is Aliff or Alif more common?
Aliff is more often searched and saved on this site; Alif is also used.
Do Aliff and Alif mean the same?
Aliff: "Kind; friendly; tender". Alif: "An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet".
How do you say Aliff?
In parts: A-liff. Alif is said the same way.
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