Boy name
Latif name meaning
“gentle, gracious, considerate”
Latif is a masculine name from the Arabic word laṭīf, meaning gentle, gracious, or considerate. The source word conveys gentleness, graciousness, and subtlety. The related form Al-Laṭīf is also one of the divine names in Islam, connecting the name with that Arabic expression.
What does Latif mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Latif
From Arabic laṭīf, expressing gentleness, graciousness, or subtlety. Al-Laṭīf is also one of the divine names in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | L · La |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Latif in Islam and the Quran
Latif 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 Latif
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Latif, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Latif as a first name
-
Latif Sabil
Interpretation
May life's path be filled with gentleness, friendliness, and care.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Sabil: way or path
-
Latif Azka
Interpretation
May personal purity be accompanied by gentleness and care for others.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
-
Latif Riyan
Interpretation
An image of someone gentle, friendly, refreshed, and fully quenched.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
-
Interpretation
May patience and gentleness accompany every success that is achieved.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Faza: to win, succeed
-
Latif Ghulam
Interpretation
May this young man be gentle, friendly, and full of care.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Ghulam: boy, young man
-
Interpretation
An image of a gentle bearer of glad tidings amid roses.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
-
Interpretation
An image of a gentle young gazelle paired with sound judgment.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Rasya: a young gazelle
-
Interpretation
May this defender be fair, gentle, and full of care.Meaning of each word
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Adila: just, impartial
Latif as a middle name
-
Nashrullah Latif Sururi
Interpretation
May God's help accompany gentleness and joy throughout this life.Meaning of each word
- Nashrullah: help or victory from God
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Sururi: associated with joy
-
Interpretation
An image of knowledge shared with gentleness amid tones of roses.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
-
Interpretation
May efforts undertaken with gentleness receive help toward achieving success.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
-
Interpretation
May a long life be filled with knowledge, friendliness, and care.Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Muammar: one granted a long life
-
Miftahudin Latif Alfath
Interpretation
May a gentle key to religion open the way to victory.Meaning of each word
- Miftahudin: key of the faith
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Alfath: opening, victory
-
Interpretation
May a gentle protector live with awareness of and obedience to God.Meaning of each word
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
-
Interpretation
May a friendly successor bring glad tidings with gentle care.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
-
Interpretation
May a long life offer gentleness and help to those struggling.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
Latif as a last name
-
Interpretation
May ability and wise counsel be expressed with gentleness and care.Meaning of each word
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
-
Mustapa Latif
Interpretation
May someone specially chosen possess a gentle and friendly nature.Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
-
Rayhan Latif
Interpretation
An image of fragrant basil creating a gentle and welcoming atmosphere.Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
-
Arsy Latif
Interpretation
An image of a throne offering gentleness, friendliness, and care.Meaning of each word
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
-
Reza Latif
Interpretation
May willingness and contentment accompany a gentle and caring nature.Meaning of each word
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
-
Interpretation
May a soldier achieve success while remaining gentle and caring.Meaning of each word
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
-
Bagir Latif
Interpretation
May knowledge be studied deeply with gentleness, friendliness, and care.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
-
Haq Latif
Interpretation
May truth always be conveyed with gentleness, friendliness, and care.Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Latif: gentle, gracious, considerate
Make more combinations with the generator →More boy name combinations →
How to pronounce Latif
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /latif/ |
| Arabic script | لطيف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦠꦶꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮒᮤᮖ᮪ |
Is Latif a boy’s name?
Yes, Latif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Latif ranks #331 among boy names in our data sample (60 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Latif
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
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Natsir♂Helper or defender
Famous people named Latif
- A Latif · b. 1955
- Abd Latif · b. 1963
- Abd Latif · b. 1959
- Abd. Latif A.A. Bafadhal
- Abd. Latif Kamaruddin
- Latif · b. 1990
- Latif · b. 1966
- Latif Usman
FAQ about the name Latif
What is the meaning of Latif?
Latif means gentle, gracious, considerate. From Arabic laṭīf, expressing gentleness, graciousness, or subtlety. Al-Laṭīf is also one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Latif a boy’s name?
Yes, Latif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Latif?
Latif is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Latif in the Quran?
Latif 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 Latif have?
Latif has 2 syllables (La-tif) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Latif?
Latif ranks #331 among boy names in our data sample (60 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Latif?
Some ideas: Latif Sabil; Nashrullah Latif Sururi; Hikam Qodir Latif.
Famous people named Latif?
Notable people named Latif include A Latif, Abd Latif, Abd Latif.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm00513 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake