Latafat
Latafat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Elegance, delicacy, refinement”.
| Meaning | Elegance, delicacy, refinement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian and Urdu |
| Arabic spelling | لطافت |
| Pronunciation | la-TAA-fat |
| Arabic root | ل ط ف (l-ṭ-f) — to be gentle, subtle, refined |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Latafat
Latafat is the Persian and Urdu form of Arabic laṭāfa, 'delicacy, refinement, grace'. Persian and Urdu often write the Arabic final -a as -at, which gives this spelling. It is an uncommon name, used now and then by Urdu-speaking families.
Is Latafat a Muslim name?
Yes. Latafat comes from an Arabic word for grace and refinement and is suitable for a Muslim girl.
Is Latafat in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran in 'and let him be gentle (wal-yatalaṭṭaf)' (Quran 18:19).
Where is the name Latafat used?
Rare; used occasionally in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Latafat
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Spellings and variants of Latafat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Latafat mean?
Latafat means 'Elegance, delicacy, refinement'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian and Urdu.
Is Latafat a Muslim name?
Yes. Latafat comes from an Arabic word for grace and refinement and is suitable for a Muslim girl.
How do you write Latafat in Arabic?
Latafat is written لطافت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Latafat?
Latafat is pronounced la-TAA-fat.
Is Latafat mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran in 'and let him be gentle (wal-yatalaṭṭaf)' (Quran 18:19).