Girl name
Elfin name meaning
“Thousandfold, relating to a thousand”
Elfin means “thousandfold, relating to a thousand” and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its Arabic source is elfî. Layers of fabric unfolding provide a concrete image of multiplication, while its spelling also recalls the English word elfin, meaning resembling an elf or fairy.
What does Elfin mean?
Thousandfold, relating to a thousand
In Turkish: Bin kat, binlik
Elfin is a feminine name associated with a thousand and the idea of multiplication. Its connection with Arabic elfî gives it the sense of something thousandfold. Used in Türkiye, the name also resembles English elfin, allowing a fairy-like association to accompany its numerical meaning.
Sources: Nişanyan AdlarCambridge Dictionary
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Elfin
Nişanyan Adlar derives Elfin from Arabic elfî, interpreted as thousandfold. It also suggests that resemblance to English elfin, meaning elf-like, may have contributed to the name's growing use.
How to pronounce Elfin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /elfin/ |
Is Elfin a girl’s name?
Yes, Elfin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Elfin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Elfin
What is the meaning of Elfin?
Elfin means “Thousandfold, relating to a thousand”. Nişanyan Adlar derives Elfin from Arabic elfî, interpreted as thousandfold. It also suggests that resemblance to English elfin, meaning elf-like, may have contributed to the name's growing use.
Is Elfin a girl’s name?
Yes, Elfin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Elfin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Elfin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Elfin?
Elfin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Elfin have?
Elfin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Elfin?
Elfin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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