Boy name
Lütuf name meaning
“kindness, gracious favor or assistance”
Lütuf means kindness or gracious assistance. It derives from Arabic luṭf and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Turkish added a vowel to the Ottoman form lutf, producing its present spelling. A helping hand extended without expecting repayment provides a concrete image of the name’s meaning.
What does Lütuf mean?
Kindness, gracious favor or assistance
In Turkish: iyilik, incelikle sunulan yardım
Lütuf describes a favor offered graciously or without expectation of return. Turkish uses it for kindness between people and, in religious language, for divine favor. Lütfi, Lütfiye and Lütfullah are related names, while the meaning of the standalone form is not restricted to a religious context.
Origin of the name Lütuf
From Arabic luṭf, expressing gentleness and favor. Ottoman lutf developed the Turkish pronunciation lütuf through the insertion of a vowel.
How to pronounce Lütuf
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lytuf/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لطف |
Is Lütuf a boy’s name?
Yes, Lütuf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Lütuf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Lütuf
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 Lütuf
What is the meaning of Lütuf?
Lütuf means “kindness, gracious favor or assistance”. From Arabic luṭf, expressing gentleness and favor. Ottoman lutf developed the Turkish pronunciation lütuf through the insertion of a vowel.
Is Lütuf a boy’s name?
Yes, Lütuf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Lütuf in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lütuf nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lütuf?
Lütuf is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Lütuf have?
Lütuf has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Lütuf?
Lütuf 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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