Gentle, kind, pleasant
Derived from the Arabic root l-t-f, Latif is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, specifically Al-Latif. It conveys qualities of subtle kindness, refinement, and graciousness. It is widely used across the Muslim world and is appreciated for its soft phonetic sound and virtuous meaning.
Less common today
Latif isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,662 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian-American researcher and host of Radiolab
Iraqi author and former combatant
Ghanaian professional soccer player
