Girl name
Elifsu name meaning
“the letter alif and water”
Elifsu combines the letter alif with water. It is a name formed in Turkish from Elif, the Turkish name of Arabic alif, and su, the Turkish word for water. Used for girls in Türkiye, it brings together the upright line of the letter and the visual movement of flowing water.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Elifsu mean?
The letter alif and water
In Turkish: elif harfi ve su
Elifsu brings a letter name together with a natural element. In Turkish literary imagery, elif's upright shape suggests slenderness, while water introduces flow and clarity. These are poetic associations of the compound; the complete name is not an independent word in Arabic.
Su is the Turkish word for “water.” It appears as a component in compound names such as Cansu, Elifsu and Derinsu. More girl names ending in -su →
How popular is Elifsu?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 25provinces
Where is Elifsu in the top 30?
25 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Elifsu
It combines Elif, the Turkish name of Arabic alif, with Turkish su, “water.” The compound was formed as a given name in Turkish.
Double names with Elifsu
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Elifsu Oylum
Meaning of each name
- Elifsu: the letter alif and water
- Oylum: volume, occupied space; hollow
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Yeter Elifsu
Meaning of each name
- Yeter: sufficient, enough; this is enough
- Elifsu: the letter alif and water
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Elifsu Gülden
Meaning of each name
- Elifsu: the letter alif and water
- Gülden: of roses; made from a rose
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Sevgi Elifsu
Meaning of each name
- Sevgi: love; a feeling of affection and attachment
- Elifsu: the letter alif and water
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Elifsu Gülsün
Meaning of each name
- Elifsu: the letter alif and water
- Gülsün: may she smile; may she rejoice
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Burçak Elifsu
Meaning of each name
- Burçak: bitter vetch, a leguminous fodder plant
- Elifsu: the letter alif and water
How to pronounce Elifsu
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /elifsu/ |
Is Elifsu a girl’s name?
Yes, Elifsu is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Elifsu appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Elifsu
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Elifsu
- Elifsu Sabuncu · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Elifsu
What is the meaning of Elifsu?
Elifsu means “the letter alif and water”. It combines Elif, the Turkish name of Arabic alif, with Turkish su, “water.” The compound was formed as a given name in Turkish.
Is Elifsu a girl’s name?
Yes, Elifsu is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Elifsu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Elifsu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Elifsu?
Elifsu is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Elifsu have?
Elifsu has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Elifsu?
Elifsu appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Elifsu?
Some ideas: Elifsu Oylum; Yeter Elifsu; Elifsu Gülden.
Famous people named Elifsu?
Notable people named Elifsu include Elifsu Sabuncu.
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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