Indian name meaning
Latif
♂ BoyLa·tif · 2 syllables
Gentle; kind
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| L | a | t | i | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
3 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 8 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Latif carries the name number 8.
About the name Latif
Latif is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Gentle; kind.”
Spoken aloud it is La·tif — 2 syllables. Latif is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Latif mean?
Latif means “Gentle; kind.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Latif a boy or a girl name?
Latif is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Latif?
Latif is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Latif?
Latif has 2 syllables and is said as La·tif.
What is the numerology number of the name Latif?
In the Chaldean system, Latif has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Latif a common name in India?
Latif does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Latif?
For a sister to Latif, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Laiba, Lamia, Lubna or Tahira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Latif?
Atif, Kashif, Kaif or Saif share Latif's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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