لطيفة

Latifat

girlYoruba form of Arabic Laṭīfa

Latifat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, kind, delicate”.

MeaningGentle, kind, delicate
GenderGirl
OriginYoruba form of Arabic Laṭīfa
Arabic spellingلطيفة
Pronunciationlah-TEE-faht
Arabic rootل ط ف (l-ṭ-f) — gentleness, subtlety
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Latifat

Latifat is the Yoruba form of Laṭīfa, 'gentle', 'kind' or 'graceful'. Its masculine form al-Laṭīf, the Subtle and Kind, is one of the names of God. The name is popular throughout the Arab world as Latifa and among Yoruba Muslims as Latifat.

Is Latifat a Muslim name?

Yes. Latifat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Laṭīfa, meaning gentle and kind.

Is Latifat in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'He is the Subtle (al-Laṭīf), the Acquainted' (Quran 67:14).

Where is the name Latifat used?

Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Latifat mean?

Latifat means 'Gentle, kind, delicate'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Laṭīfa.

Is Latifat a Muslim name?

Yes. Latifat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Laṭīfa, meaning gentle and kind.

How do you write Latifat in Arabic?

Latifat is written لطيفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Latifat?

Latifat is pronounced lah-TEE-faht.

Is Latifat mentioned in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'He is the Subtle (al-Laṭīf), the Acquainted' (Quran 67:14).

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