لطيفة

Lateefa

girlArabic

Lateefa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, kind, refined”.

MeaningGentle, kind, refined
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingلطيفة
Pronunciationla-TEE-fah
Arabic rootل ط ف (l-ṭ-f) — to be gentle, subtle
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Lateefa

Lateefa is the South Asian and Gulf spelling of Laṭīfa, gentle and kind, the feminine of Laṭīf. Al-Laṭīf, the Subtle and Kind, is a name of God. In Sufi thought laṭīfa also refers to a subtle spiritual centre of the heart.

Is Lateefa a Muslim name?

Yes. Lateefa is a Muslim girl's name meaning gentle and kind.

Is Lateefa in the Quran?

The root appears in 'Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Aware?' (Quran 67:14).

Where is the name Lateefa used?

Used in the Gulf and South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Lateefa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lateefa mean?

Lateefa means 'Gentle, kind, refined'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Lateefa a Muslim name?

Yes. Lateefa is a Muslim girl's name meaning gentle and kind.

How do you write Lateefa in Arabic?

Lateefa is written لطيفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Lateefa?

Lateefa is pronounced la-TEE-fah.

Is Lateefa mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Aware?' (Quran 67:14).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.