Abdellatif

عبد اللطيف
/ ab-del-LA-teef /
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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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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