لطفي

Lotfi

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Lotfi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Kind, gentle”.

MeaningKind, gentle
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingلطفي
PronunciationLOT-fee
Arabic rootل ط ف (l-ṭ-f) — kindness, gentleness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Lotfi

Lotfi is the Maghrebi spelling of Luṭfī, kind or gentle, from luṭf, kindness, which also gives the divine Name al-Laṭīf. It is especially common in Tunisia and Algeria. Turkish uses it as Lütfi and Persian as Lotfi.

Is Lotfi a Muslim name?

Yes. Lotfi is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'kind' or 'gentle'.

Where is the name Lotfi used?

Common in Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt (Lotfy).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lotfi mean?

Lotfi means 'Kind, gentle'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Lotfi a Muslim name?

Yes. Lotfi is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'kind' or 'gentle'.

How do you write Lotfi in Arabic?

Lotfi is written لطفي in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Lotfi?

Lotfi is pronounced LOT-fee.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.