Latiff

Latiff is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname used in various Muslim‑majority cultures. It is a variant of Latif, derived from the Arabic root L-T-F meaning "kind, gentle, subtle." The form Latiff is particularly common in Southeast Asia, where Malay and Indonesian transliteration often renders Latif as Latiff, but it is also found in the Arab world and in South Asia through Arabic influence.

In Arabic contexts, Latif corresponds to Al-Latif, one of the 99 names of God meaning "The Subtle, The Gentle." As a personal name, Latiff carries connotations of kindness and gentleness and is sometimes chosen for its favorable meaning.

As a surname, Latiff can occur in families across South Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, typically reflecting naming practices that draw on the given name Latif or on patronymic traditions.

Variations include Latif, Latifh, Lattif, and Latyff, depending on country and transliteration conventions. See also Latif, Latifa, and Latifah for related forms and feminine variants.