Abdellatif
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
servant of the gentle one
servant of the gentle one
Etymology
The name is composed of two elements: عبد (Abd), meaning ‘servant’ or ‘slave’, and اللطيف (al-Latif), one of the 99 names of Allah meaning ‘the Gentle One’ or ‘the Kind’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
Abdellatif is a common name in Morocco and other Arabic-speaking countries, reflecting the importance of Islamic tradition and the cultural value placed on names that denote servitude and devotion to Allah.
Symbolism
The name symbolises devotion, gentleness, and submission to the divine will, embodying Islamic virtues and the cultural emphasis on piety.
Religious reference
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase عبد اللطيف (Abd al-Latif), meaning 'servant of the Gentle One', referring to Allah
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Famous People
Abdellatif Kechiche
film director · Tunisia · b. 1960
A Tunisian-French film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his film 'Blue Is the Warmest Colour'.
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