Latif

Boy Arabic

Latif is a boy name of Arabic origin.

Meaning of Latif

Al-Latif is one of the names of God in Islam, meaning "kind".

Popularity of Latif

Popularity, 1971–2021

12 births in 2021

1971 2021

411 U.S. births recorded from 1971–2023.

Peak year

1991

26 babies

First recorded

1971

52 years of history

Recent trend

Falling

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Divine attribute

لَطِيف

Laṭīf

Laṭīf carries two linked meanings: subtle (one whose knowledge reaches the finest hidden things) and kind (one who is gentle with His creation). Al-Laṭīf is a Name of Allah, invoked in contexts of tender care.

From the Qur’an

"Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Acquainted?"

— Qur’an, Al-Mulk 67:14

"Allah is Subtle with His servants; He gives provisions to whom He wills."

— Qur’an, Ash-Shura 42:19

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