Latif

Latif Meaning & Origin

About Latif
The surname Latif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "latif," which means "kind" or "gentle." It is a descriptive surname that was often given to individuals who were known for their kindness, gentleness, or pleasant nature. The name Latif is commonly found among Muslims, particularly those of Arabic, Turkish, and South Asian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Latif is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Latif: 2,011
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Latif based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Latif is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0301
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 T IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/latif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Latif in Braille

Here's how to represent Latif in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Latif in braille

How to sign the name Latif using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Latif using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Latif in sign language

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