Girl name
Elit name meaning
“select; distinguished, elite”
Elit means “select,” “distinguished,” or “associated with an elite.” It comes into Turkish from French élite, a word connected with selection and being chosen. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. A collection of works selected for an exhibition provides a concrete illustration of the word’s underlying meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,099
What does Elit mean?
Select; distinguished, elite
In Turkish: seçkin; seçilmiş toplulukla ilgili
In Turkish, elit can describe distinguished quality or a select group within a particular field. Its use as a personal name may evoke being chosen or regarded as special. The word's role in discussions of social groups does not establish the intended meaning of every naming choice.
Origin of the name Elit
Elit entered Turkish from French élite. The French word is associated with selection and being chosen.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Elit in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E · El |
How to pronounce Elit
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /elit/ |
Is Elit a girl’s name?
Yes, Elit is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Elit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Elit
Famous people named Elit
- Elit İşcan · b. 1994
- Elit Andaç Çam · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Elit
What is the meaning of Elit?
Elit means “select; distinguished, elite”. Elit entered Turkish from French élite. The French word is associated with selection and being chosen.
Is Elit a girl’s name?
Yes, Elit is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Elit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Elit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Elit?
Elit is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Elit have?
Elit has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Elit?
Elit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Elit?
Notable people named Elit include Elit İşcan, Elit Andaç Çam.
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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