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Eilaf

/EE-laaf/

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Meaning

Pact, covenant

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ§ΩŠΩ„Ψ§Ω
Urdu Ψ§ΫŒΩ„Ψ§Ω
Persian Ψ§ΫŒΩ„Ψ§Ω
Bengali ইলাফ
Pashto Ψ§ΫŒΩ„Ψ§Ω

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Eilaf is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pact, covenant', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Eilaf has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Eilaf comes from the Arabic root '-l-f, meaning "familiarity" or a covenant of security. Surah Quraysh (106) opens with this word, describing the pact that protected the Quraysh's trading caravans.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root Ψ£-Ω„-ف (ΚΎ-l-f, 'to be familiar, accustomed'). Ilaf means 'pact, security through familiarity.'

Islamic Significance

Surah 106, 'Quraysh,' opens by referencing the security (ilaf) of the Quraysh tribe's trading journeys.

Quranic Connection

Ilaf is the accustomed security of the Quraysh and their caravans of winter and summer, by which Surah 106 opens (106:1).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name, with common variants including Ilaf, Elaf, and Eilaf.