Lutfiyah
Lutfiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Kind, gentle, gracious”.
| Meaning | Kind, gentle, gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لطفية |
| Pronunciation | loot-FEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Turkey, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Lutfiyah
Lutfiyah is the feminine form of Lutfi. It joins lutf, kindness and grace, to the feminine ending -iyya, and so describes a woman of gentle, gracious character. In Ottoman and Egyptian society of the early twentieth century it was a well-established name. It is still given today in Egypt and the Levant, in Turkey as Lutfiye, and in Southeast Asia.
Is Lutfiyah a Muslim name?
Lutfiyah shares its root with the divine name al-Latif: 'Allah is Subtle (Kind) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How popular is Lutfiyah?
It is used in Egypt and the Levant, as Lutfiye in Turkey, and in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Lutfiyah
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Spellings and variants of Lutfiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lutfiyah mean?
Lutfiyah means 'Kind, gentle, gracious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Lutfiyah a Muslim name?
Lutfiyah shares its root with the divine name al-Latif: 'Allah is Subtle (Kind) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How do you pronounce Lutfiyah?
Lutfiyah is pronounced loot-FEE-yah.
Is Lutfiyah a boy or girl name?
Lutfiyah is usually a girl name.