Latifa

Latifa is the feminine form of the Arabic name Latif. Derived from Arabic laṭīf (لَطِيف) meaning 'kind, benevolent, sensitive', the name Latifa means 'the Kind' or 'the Gentle'.

What does the name Latifa mean?

Latifa is the feminine form of the Arabic name Latif. Derived from Arabic laṭīf (لَطِيف) meaning 'kind, benevolent, sensitive', the name Latifa means 'the Kind' or 'the Gentle'. Latifa is a Muslim first name. In Islam, al-Laṭīf (اللَّطِيف) is one of the '99 names of Allah'. Variants of Latifa include Latifah, Latife, and Latiffa.

Where does the name Latifa come from?

Etymology Latifa is a feminine first name of Arabic origin meaning 'the Kind' or 'the Gentle'. Arabic

How do you pronounce Latifa?

Sound & pronunciation of Latifa: The name Latifa is three syllables and has a soft rhythmic structure. Usually pronounced as 'La-ti-fa' [laˈtiːfa], it begins with an open 'La' that conveys warmth. The stressed middle syllable brings clarity to the sound, while the gentle '-fa' fades softly. Latifa sounds melodic, harmonious, and dignified.

Popularity

Latifa is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2016 at 812th. In the last ten years, Latifa has been given as a first name about 240 times, placing it 1,405th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,488th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lati / Latif / Latife / Latisa / Latufa / Tati / Tif / Tifa / Tifala / Tiffi / Tipa

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Famous people

• Latifa Baka (Moroccan writer)
• Latifa Ben Mansour (writer from Algeria)
• Queen Latifah (singer and rapper)