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Atif

Boy name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Atif: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1984.

Atif is an Arabic name meaning “kind,” “compassionate,” or “affectionate,” rooted in the concept of tenderness and emotional warmth. Perhaps its most famous bearer is Atif Aslam, the Pakistani playback singer whose soulful voice has earned him a global following. The name also appears among historical scholars, such as the medieval Persian poet Atif of Herat. While no major places are directly named after Atif, its root shares a connection with the Arabic word ‘atifa (sympathy), giving the name a gentle, poetic resonance. A common variant is Aatif, and the name is especially popular in South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. In Scotland, Atif has appeared in birth records since the 1990s, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural tapestry.