Latif is an Arabic male given name which translates to 'gentle' or 'kind'. It is derived from the root word 'lawwafa', meaning 'to be kind or gentle'. In Islamic tradition, Latif is often used as an attribute of Allah, emphasizing His gentleness and mercy. The name has gained popularity beyond its Arabic origin, being used in various cultures around the world.
The name Latif experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. From 1971 to 1976, there was a steady increase in births, peaking at 11 in 1976. However, this trend reversed sharply with only 5 births recorded in 1978. The name's popularity began to recover around 1989 and reached a notable peak of 26 births in 1991. After the mid-90s, Latif's popularity seemed to stabilize, fluctuating between 6 to 14 births annually until 2005. Since then, the name has seen increased popularity with peaks in 2012 (11 births) and 2021 (12 births). Overall, there were a total of 411 births recorded with the name Latif from 1971 to 2021.