Latif
Latif is a Muslim boy name meaning “Gentle, kind, subtle”.
| Meaning | Gentle, kind, subtle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | لطيف |
| Pronunciation | la-TEEF |
| Arabic root | ل ط ف (l-ṭ-f) — to be gentle, subtle, kind |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Latif
Laṭīf means gentle, kind and refined, and also one who perceives what is hidden and subtle. As al-Laṭīf it is a Name of God, so the compound ʿAbd al-Laṭīf is traditional, but Latif alone is common in Turkey, Central Asia, Afghanistan and South Asia. The Turkish and Bosnian form is Latif.
Is Latif a Muslim name?
Yes. Latif is an Arabic Muslim name; as one of the Names of God, it is also often used as Abdul Latif.
Is Latif in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'God is Gentle (Laṭīf) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).
Where is the name Latif used?
Common across the Muslim world, especially in Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Latif
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- Afghan & Pashto Muslim names guide
- Turkish Muslim names guide
- Central Asian & Caucasus Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Latif mean?
Latif means 'Gentle, kind, subtle'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Latif a Muslim name?
Yes. Latif is an Arabic Muslim name; as one of the Names of God, it is also often used as Abdul Latif.
How do you write Latif in Arabic?
Latif is written لطيف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Latif?
Latif is pronounced la-TEEF.
Is Latif mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'God is Gentle (Laṭīf) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).