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AelafIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Gentle, Soft, Graceful

Pronunciation: ay-laf

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Name
Aelaf
Meaning
Gentle, Soft, Graceful
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ay-laf
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Aelaf mean?

Aelaf is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Gentle". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ay-laf. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

ایلاف

ایلاف مطلب ہے ألفت، موافقت اور محبت

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

إيلاف

إيلاف يعني الألفة والتوافق والمودة في اللغة العربية

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ay-laf

IPA

/ˈæɪlæf/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Aelaf is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Gentle. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GreenPink

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and artistic, you are often a joy to be around. You have an innate love for beauty, harmony and communication, and you have a unique ability to inspire others through your ideas, words, and actions.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmPeacefulGentleIntrospectiveReflectiveDeep

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the gentle nature of Allah, the Divine Creator. It is a name that evokes a sense of peace, tranquility, and kindness.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Aelaf can be considered as a symbol of elegance, grace, and gentleness in Islamic culture. It is a beautiful and meaningful name for a girl, reflecting the softness and gentle nature that is valued and cherished in Islamic societies.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Aelaf can be seen as a reminder to be gentle and compassionate towards oneself and others. It encourages one to rise up with grace and dignity, even in the face of adversity, and to spread kindness and love in the world. The name can also be seen as a reflection of the gentle and compassionate nature of Allah, and a call to emulate His qualities in our daily lives.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Ibn Hajar al-Haytami mentions Aelaf as a female name in his book Al-Fath al-Rabbani. The name Aelaf carried significant weight in that era.

16th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Aelaf

Aelaf means affection, harmony, and love in Arabic

🇵🇰Urdu

ایلاف

ایلاف مطلب ہے ألفت، موافقت اور محبت

🇸🇦Arabic

إيلاف

إيلاف يعني الألفة والتوافق والمودة في اللغة العربية

🇮🇳Hindi

एलाफ

एलाफ का अर्थ है अल्फ़त, सौहार्द और प्रेम

🇦🇫Pashto

ايلاف

ايلاف د الف او دوستۍ معنی لري

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