Abdellatif

The first name Abdellatif has its roots in the Maghreb and represents a form of the Arabic name Abd al-Latif (عبد اللطيف). Its meaning is 'the servant of the Gentle One'.

What does the name Abdellatif mean?

Abdellatif is a Maghreb variant of the Arabic Abd al-Latif (عبد اللطيف) and translates to 'the servant of the Gentle One'. The name originates from Arabic and is made up of the elements abd (عبد), meaning 'the servant', 'the slave', or 'the subordinate', and al (ال), meaning 'the', as well as laṭīf (لطيف), meaning 'gentle'. The Turkish equivalent is Abdüllatif.

Where does the name Abdellatif come from?

The name Abdellatif is an Arabic male first name, meaning 'the servant of the Gentle One'. It consists of the Arabic words abd (عبد) for 'the servant', al (ال) for 'the', and laṭīf (لطيف) for 'gentle'. The name is common in Arabic and Maghreb culture.

How do you pronounce Abdellatif?

The pronunciation of Abdellatif is four to five syllables and features a flowing structure. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ab-del-la-tif' [abdɛlaˈtiːf]. It begins with a closed sound and opens forward. The gentle 'f' at the end provides a light, airy finish, making Abdellatif sound harmonious and smooth - with a calm ending and clear syllable structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Abdellatif is among the common first names. In 2021, it ranked 3,549 on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2011 at 1,564. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 10 times, placing it at 6,380 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,098.

Nicknames & pet names

Abdel / Latif

Famous people

• Abdellatif Abdelhamid (film director from Syria)
• Abdellatif Belfellah (writer from Germany)
• Abdellatif Boutaty (Moroccan rugby player)
• Abdellatif Fellaini (Moroccan footballer)
• Abdellatif Jrindou (Moroccan football player)
• Abdellatif Laabi (Moroccan poet)