Meaning and history
Lutfi is an Arabic, Turkish, Albanian, and Indonesian masculine name derived from Arabic luṭf, meaning “kindness,” “gentleness,” or “grace.” It may be understood as “kind” or “gracious.” Regional spellings include Lütfi in Turkish, where the umlaut should be preserved when appropriate. Notable bearers include Turkish film director Lütfi Akad and Turkish physician and politician Lütfi Kırdar. The name belongs to the same Arabic root as Latif.