The nameLotfi
Lotfi is an Arabic boy's name, given in France mostly in the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic lutf, "kindness, gentleness".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa.
History
Found in France since the late 1950s, Lotfi peaked in the early 1980s. It is hardly given today.
Popularity of the name Lotfi
Lotfi in France
4310thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1983peak year (65 births)
1,705babies named Lotfi in France since 1900
Lotfi was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 515 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Lotfi. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Lotfi in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lotfi mean?
It comes from the Arabic lutf, "kindness, gentleness".
What is the origin of the name Lotfi?
Arabic, common in North Africa.
Is Lotfi a girl's or a boy's name?
Lotfi is a boy's name.