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Abdul Latif

'Abd al-Laṭīf

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Meaning

Servant of the Subtle One

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد اللطيف
Urdu عبداللطیف
Persian عبداللطیف
Bengali আব্দুল লতিফ
Indonesian Abdul Latief
Pashto عبداللطيف
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Abdul Latif offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Subtle One', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Abdul Latif has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul Latif is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "al-Latif" (The Subtly Gentle), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, together meaning "servant of the Gentle One."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of abd ('servant, slave') and al-Latif ('the Subtle One'), one of the 99 Names of Allah traditionally enumerated in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of al-Latif (the Subtle, the Kind),' one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Latif appears in Quran 42:19.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, following the widespread naming convention pairing 'Abd' with one of the names of Allah.