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Atef

Atef

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A male name used in Arabic-speaking countries
  • proper noun
: Atef
  • Atef is a popular male name in many Arabic-speaking countries.
  • Atef Mohammed
  • Atef Muhammad
  • Mr. Atef

Examples

  • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed allegedly conceived of using hijacked airplanes as weapons back in 1995, at a time when bin Laden and his deputy Atef were still limited to thinking about blowing planes up.

    Academic text (2005)

  • There, Atta, Binalshibh, and Jarrah allegedly pledged loyalty to bin Laden, after which they were assigned by bin Laden's deputy, Mohammed Atef, to a "highly secret mission" that involved flight training.

    Academic text (2005)

  • My friend named his son Atef, carrying on a family tradition.

  • In our community, Atef is known for his kindness and helpfulness.

Surface Forms

Atef main

Etymology

The word Atef is an Arabic male name, related to the form Atif, and it means 'kind' or 'compassionate'. That's why the name is used to wish a boy will be gentle and caring.