Atifa

Atifa is a feminine given name used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities around the world. The name is commonly associated with tenderness, compassion, and affection, and is derived from the Arabic root ʿaṭf, which relates to care and empathy. The noun form aṭīfa (عاطفة) means "affection" or "tenderness," and Atifa is a feminine derivation that conveys these ideas in a personal name.

Transliterations vary, including Atifa, Ateefa, Athifa, and Aṭīfah, reflecting differences in transliteration from Arabic to Latin script.

In usage, Atifa is found across the Middle East, South Asia, and in diaspora communities where Arabic or Urdu naming traditions are influential. It is primarily used as a given name rather than as a geographic or organizational term, and it may appear in literature or media as a character name.

There is no widely recognized geographic location, company, or brand with the name Atifa in major reference sources.