Lutfi
Lutfi is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Kind, gentle, gracious”.
| Meaning | Kind, gentle, gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لطفي |
| Pronunciation | LOOT-fee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Lutfi
Lutfi is made from lutf, kindness, plus an -i ending that turns the noun into an adjective, so it means kind or gentle by nature. The name was a great favourite in the Ottoman era and spread from there to Egypt, Turkey, Albania and the Balkans, the Turkish form being Lutfi. Its root is shared with al-Latif, the divine name meaning the Subtle and Kind.
Is Lutfi a Muslim name?
Lutfi is linked to the divine name al-Latif: 'Allah is Subtle (Kind) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How popular is Lutfi?
It is common in Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria as Lotfi, in Turkey and in Indonesia as Luthfi.
Gifts with the name Lutfi
- Lutfi name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Lutfi baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Lutfi
Names similar to Lutfi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lutfi mean?
Lutfi means 'Kind, gentle, gracious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Lutfi a Muslim name?
Lutfi is linked to the divine name al-Latif: 'Allah is Subtle (Kind) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How do you pronounce Lutfi?
Lutfi is pronounced LOOT-fee.
Is Lutfi a boy or girl name?
Lutfi is usually a boy name.