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Abdulatif

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Meaning

Servant of the Gentle

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبداللطيف
Urdu عبدالطیف
Persian عبدالطیف
Bengali আব্দুলাতিফ
Pashto عبدالطیف
The name Abdulatif is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Gentle', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Abdulatif is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Al-Latif" (The Subtly Gentle), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root l-t-f, meaning "to be gentle or subtle."

Reference Profile

Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

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

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Latif is met 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.