Boy name
İltifat name meaning
“words of praise; appreciative attention”
İltifat means “words of praise” or “appreciative attention.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic iltifāt, whose sense of turning developed into showing attention. A spoken compliment is a concrete example of its Turkish meaning, linking the name with familiar expressions of appreciation.
What does İltifat mean?
Words of praise; appreciative attention
In Turkish: övgü sözü; gönül alıcı ilgi
In everyday Turkish, iltifat commonly means a compliment or words that express appreciation. Older usage also emphasizes attention or favourable regard directed toward someone. As a name, it draws on this field of verbal appreciation and kindness; it should not automatically be equated with every technical literary use of the related Arabic term.
Origin of the name İltifat
It entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic iltifāt. The source sense of turning toward something developed in Turkish into attention, appreciative regard and a compliment.
How to pronounce İltifat
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iltifat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | التفات |
Is İltifat a boy’s name?
Yes, İltifat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İltifat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
FAQ about the name İltifat
What is the meaning of İltifat?
İltifat means “words of praise; appreciative attention”. It entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic iltifāt. The source sense of turning toward something developed in Turkish into attention, appreciative regard and a compliment.
Is İltifat a boy’s name?
Yes, İltifat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İltifat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İltifat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İltifat?
İltifat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İltifat have?
İltifat has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name İltifat?
İltifat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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