Lateef
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lateef
Lateef is an Arabic name derived from the root "latafa," meaning "gentle," "kind," or "subtle," and is often used as an attribute of Allah in Islamic theology.
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Etymology
Lateef is an Arabic name derived from the root "latafa," meaning "gentle," "kind," or "subtle," and is often used as an attribute of Allah in Islamic theology. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and the diaspora, with historical prominence in Islamic scholarly and spiritual traditions.
Lateef currently ranks #11,710 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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