Girl name
Atıfet name meaning
“kindly concern; benevolence and favour”
Atıfet means “kindly concern,” “benevolence,” or “favour.” It comes from Arabic ʿāṭifa, a word expressing affection, sympathy, and concern. In Türkiye, it is used for girls and also appears as an abstract Turkish noun. A hand extended to help provides a concrete image of its established meaning.
What does Atıfet mean?
Kindly concern; benevolence and favour
In Turkish: şefkatli ilgi; iyilik ve lütuf
Atıfet belongs to an older Turkish vocabulary of affection, sympathetic attention, and benevolence. Literary and historical texts often emphasize its sense of favour or kindness. As a name, it points less to a material gift than to the caring concern behind an act of help or generosity.
Origin of the name Atıfet
Comes from Arabic ʿāṭifa(t), associated with affection, sympathy, and kindly feeling. Turkish adopted Atıfet both as an abstract noun and as a personal name.
How to pronounce Atıfet
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /atɯfet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عاطفت |
| Arabic | عاطفة |
Is Atıfet a girl’s name?
Yes, Atıfet is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Atıfet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Atifet
Names that sound like Atıfet
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
Famous people named Atıfet
- Atıfet Sunay · b. 1908
FAQ about the name Atıfet
What is the meaning of Atıfet?
Atıfet means “kindly concern; benevolence and favour”. Comes from Arabic ʿāṭifa(t), associated with affection, sympathy, and kindly feeling. Turkish adopted Atıfet both as an abstract noun and as a personal name.
Is Atıfet a girl’s name?
Yes, Atıfet is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Atıfet in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Atıfet nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Atıfet?
Atıfet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Atıfet have?
Atıfet has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Atıfet?
Atıfet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Atıfet?
Other spellings: Atifet.
Famous people named Atıfet?
Notable people named Atıfet include Atıfet Sunay.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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