Akif
Meaning of Akif
Akif is a male name with origins in Arabic. It is pronounced as ah-KEEF (/əˈkiːf/). The name Akif has variations, such as Akifa. In the United States of America, the name Akif has been given to newborn boys in recent years, with varying levels of popularity. In 2020, it was given to 6 boys and ranked 10588 in terms of occurrence. The name has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years but remains a unique choice for parents seeking a name with Arabic roots.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as ah-KEEF (/əˈkiːf/)
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Notable People Named Akif
| Akif Pirinçci is a Turkish-born German writer best known for his novel Felidae, but faced controversy and delisting by publishers and booksellers after a speech for the Pegida movement in 2015. |
| Akif Përmeti was an Albanian military officer and politician who served as Minister of Defence during the Italian occupation of Albania and was later arrested and executed by the communist regime in 1945. |
| Akif Saeed is a Pakistani scholar and former leader of the Tanzeem-e-Islami party. |
| Akif Javed is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented Balochistan in domestic cricket tournaments. |
| Akif Erdemgil was an officer of the Ottoman Army and a general of the Turkish Army. |
