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BoyArabic

Atef

AH-tef

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

17

Peak Year

#6 in 1994

First Recorded

1994

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Atef is an Arabic name meaning 'affection, kindness, sympathy'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

KindCompassionateSympatheticGentle

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