Awatif
Awatif is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tender feelings, emotions”.
| Meaning | Tender feelings, emotions |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عواطف |
| Pronunciation | ah-WAH-tif |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Awatif
Awatif is the plural of the Arabic ʿāṭifa, meaning 'emotion' or 'affection'. It comes from the root ʿ-ṭ-f, which is about leaning towards others with fondness and sympathy. Together these give the name a sense of warmth, tenderness and a loving heart. It was much loved for girls around the middle of the twentieth century in Egypt, Sudan and Iraq, and today it is found mostly among older generations, sometimes spelled Awatef.
Is Awatif a Muslim name?
Awatif is an Arabic Muslim name meaning tender feelings.
How popular is Awatif?
You will find it in Egypt, Sudan and Iraq, mostly among older women.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Awatif mean?
Awatif means 'Tender feelings, emotions'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Awatif a Muslim name?
Awatif is an Arabic Muslim name meaning tender feelings.
How do you pronounce Awatif?
Awatif is pronounced ah-WAH-tif.
Is Awatif a boy or girl name?
Awatif is usually a girl name.