Altaf
Meaning of Altaf
The name Altaf is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "kindness" or "gentleness." It is pronounced ahl-TAF (/ɑlˈtɑf/). Altaf carries a sense of warmth and compassion, often associated with individuals who exhibit a caring and considerate nature. While it is relatively uncommon in the United States, with only a few occurrences each year, it holds significant cultural importance in many Arabic-speaking countries. The name has an elegant simplicity that appeals to parents looking for a meaningful yet distinctive name for their child.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as ahl-TAF (/ɑlˈtɑf/)
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Notable People Named Altaf
| Altaf Hussain is a British Pakistani politician and the founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, known for living in exile in the UK and facing legal challenges in Pakistan. |
| Altaf Hossain Chowdhury is a former chief of Bangladesh Air Force, a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician, and a former minister of home affairs and commerce. |
| Altaf Raja is an Indian Qawwali singer known for his debut album "Tum To Thehre Pardesi" and his use of Urdu shayari in his songs, with his most recent song being "Ae Sanam." |
| Altaf Fatima was a renowned Pakistani Urdu novelist and teacher, known for her influential novel Dastak Na Do and honored with the KLF Urdu Literature award in 2018. |
| Altaf Ahmad Wani, also known as Altaf Kuloo, is an Indian politician and member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly representing the constituency of Pahalgam. |
