latif

Latif is a given name and surname of Arabic origin. The word derives from the Arabic لطيف (latīf), meaning "gentle, kind, pleasant" or "delicate." In Islamic theology, Al-Latif is one of the 99 Names of God, usually translated as "The Subtle One" or "The Gentle."

As a given name, Latif is widely used among Muslims in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and diaspora communities. It appears in various transliterations, including Latief, Lateef, Latiff, and Latifuddin. The feminine form Latifa is also used in many cultures.

As a surname, Latif occurs in Arabic-speaking and South Asian communities and can be patronymic in origin. It is sometimes adopted as a surname independent of religious affiliation.

In popular culture and public life, the name Latif is associated with numerous individuals across fields such as politics, academia, sports, and the arts, reflecting its broad geographic spread.