Unisex name
Latief name meaning
“gentle, kind”
Latief is a name used for boys and girls, meaning gentle or kind. It is a spelling variant of Latif, from the Arabic word laṭīf, which conveys gentleness, subtlety, and kindness. The related form Al-Laṭīf is also one of the divine names in Islam.
What does Latief mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Latief
A spelling variant of Latif, from Arabic laṭīf, 'gentle, subtle, kind'. Al-Laṭīf is also one of the divine names in Islam.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Latief in Islam and the Quran
Latief does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (لطيف) does, for example in QS Asy-Syura [42]: 19 and QS Al-Mulk [67]: 14.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Latief
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Latief, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Latief as a first name
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Latief Qodir
Interpretation
May this child grow capable, gentle, and full of kindness.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Interpretation
May this child become a gentle, kind guardian who brings light.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Nuryaman: light
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Latief Abror
Interpretation
May this child grow gentle, full of kindness, and do good.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
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Interpretation
May this child cultivate the land with gentleness, kindness, and victory.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Interpretation
May this child become a gentle, kind protector who offers help.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Interpretation
May this child achieve success with calm, dignity, gentleness, and kindness.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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Latief Shidqi
Interpretation
May this child grow gentle, kind, honest, and steadfast in truth.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Interpretation
May this child be beloved, gentle, kind, honest, and trustworthy.Meaning of each word
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Azizi: my dear one
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
Latief as a middle name
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Interpretation
May help toward success accompany a calm, dignified, and gentle person.Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Interpretation
May kindness increase together with gentleness, calm, and personal dignity.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Interpretation
May this child grow gentle, beautiful, and always do good.Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Interpretation
May loyalty, gentleness, and kindness accompany the livelihood given by God.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
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Interpretation
A picture of a great building joined with joy, gentleness, and kindness.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
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Interpretation
May this child become a gentle, kind young man with varied knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Latief: gentle, kind
- Ghulam: boy, young man
Latief as a last name
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Fatih Latief
Interpretation
May this child become a gentle path opener full of kindness.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Latief: gentle, kind
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Interpretation
May this child become an honest, gentle guardian full of kindness.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Latief: gentle, kind
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Hafizh Latief
Interpretation
May this child become a gentle, kind guardian and memorizer.Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Latief: gentle, kind
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Aiman Latief
Interpretation
May good fortune accompany a person full of gentleness and kindness.Meaning of each word
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
- Latief: gentle, kind
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Shofa Latief
Interpretation
May this child grow with purity of heart, gentleness, and kindness.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Latief: gentle, kind
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Rezha Latief
Interpretation
May this child grow gentle and kind, with willingness and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Latief: gentle, kind
How to pronounce Latief
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /latiɛf/ |
| Arabic script | لطيف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦠꦶꦲꦺꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮒᮤᮈᮖ᮪ |
Is Latief a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Latief is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Latief ranks #48 among unisex names in our data sample (52 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Latief
Names with related meanings
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latif♂Gentle, gracious, considerate
Famous people named Latief
- Latief Hendraningrat · b. 1911
- Latief Khan · b. 1955
- Latief S. Nugraha · b. 1989
- Latief Sitepu · b. 1942
- A. Latief Nasution
- Latief Agam Hartono · b. 1997
- Latief Awaludin · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Latief
What is the meaning of Latief?
Latief means gentle, kind. A spelling variant of Latif, from Arabic laṭīf, 'gentle, subtle, kind'. Al-Laṭīf is also one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Latief a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Latief is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Latief?
Latief is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Latief in the Quran?
Latief does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (لطيف) does, for example in QS Asy-Syura [42]: 19 and QS Al-Mulk [67]: 14.
How many syllables does Latief have?
Latief has 3 syllables (La-ti-ef) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Latief?
Latief ranks #48 among unisex names in our data sample (52 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Latief?
Some ideas: Latief Qodir; Wakur Latief Taufiqur; Fatih Latief.
Famous people named Latief?
Notable people named Latief include Latief Hendraningrat, Latief Khan, Latief S. Nugraha.
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