Lutfiyyah
Lutfiyyah 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 |
Meaning and origin of Lutfiyyah
Lutfiyyah is a fuller romanisation of Lutfiyya; the double y shows that the Arabic consonant is doubled. The name is the feminine adjective built from lutf, kindness, so it describes someone gentle and gracious. Turkish has the same name as Lutfiye, and in Egypt it is often written Lotfia. This exact spelling appeals to families who want the transliteration to follow the Arabic closely.
Is Lutfiyyah a Muslim name?
Lutfiyyah takes its root from al-Latif, one of the Names of God, which appears in 'Allah is Subtle (Kind) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How popular is Lutfiyyah?
It is used in Egypt, the Levant and Turkey, and by English-speaking Muslims who prefer exact spellings.
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Spellings and variants of Lutfiyyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lutfiyyah mean?
Lutfiyyah means 'Kind, gentle, gracious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Lutfiyyah a Muslim name?
Lutfiyyah takes its root from al-Latif, one of the Names of God, which appears in 'Allah is Subtle (Kind) with His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How do you pronounce Lutfiyyah?
Lutfiyyah is pronounced loot-FEE-yah.
Is Lutfiyyah a boy or girl name?
Lutfiyyah is usually a girl name.