عاطفةMuslim girl names
Meaning
Affection, kindness; feminine of Atif
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Traditional Arabic names
Language and spelling
Atifa عاطفة is the feminine form associated with Atif عاطف. Persian Atefeh changes the regional pronunciation and writing, rather than adding a new meaning to the Arabic root.
Alternate spellings
- Atefeh · Persian · عاطفه
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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