لطيفة
Lateefah
Lateefah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, kind, refined”.
| Meaning | Gentle, kind, refined |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | لطيفة |
| Pronunciation | la-TEE-fah |
| Arabic root | ل ط ف (l-ṭ-f) — to be gentle, subtle |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Lateefah
Lateefah is a spelling of Laṭīfa with a final h for the feminine ending. It is especially common among African American Muslims; the rapper and actor Queen Latifah adopted the name as a teenager.
Is Lateefah a Muslim name?
Yes. Lateefah is a Muslim girl's name meaning gentle and kind.
Where is the name Lateefah used?
Used among English-speaking Muslims, including in the US and Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Lateefah
- Lateefah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Lateefah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Lateefah
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More girl names like Lateefah
Aafiya — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyah — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyat — Good health, well-beingAasiya — Āsiya, wife of PharaohAishatu — Living, alive (form of Aisha)Aminat — Safe, secure (form of Amina)Basirat — Insight, visionBilkis — Name of the Queen of ShebaBilqis — Name of the Queen of ShebaBintu — DaughterFareeda — Unique, matchless, a rare gemFarida — Unique, a precious gemFaizah — Victorious, successfulHabeeba — Beloved, darlingHabibat — Beloved, darlingHadiza — Born early; form of KhadijaHafsah — Young lionessHajarah — Form of Hajar (Hagar), mother of Ismail
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lateefah mean?
Lateefah means 'Gentle, kind, refined'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Lateefah a Muslim name?
Yes. Lateefah is a Muslim girl's name meaning gentle and kind.
How do you write Lateefah in Arabic?
Lateefah is written لطيفة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Lateefah?
Lateefah is pronounced la-TEE-fah.