Girl name
Lathifah name meaning
“gentle, gracious, kind”
Lathifah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “gentle, gracious, kind”. It comes from laṭīfah, the feminine form of laṭīf, a word conveying gentleness, delicacy, or kindness. Latifah is an alternative spelling of the name, with the same underlying meaning and Arabic source.
What does Lathifah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Lathifah
From Arabic laṭīfah, the feminine form of laṭīf. The word conveys gentleness, delicacy, or kindness.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Lathifah in Islam and the Quran
Lathifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Lathifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lathifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lathifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Rahimah: merciful, compassionate
- Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
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Lathifah Jannah Nurfadilah
Meaning of each word
- Lathifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
- Nurfadilah: light of virtue
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Lathifah Sarah
Meaning of each word
- Lathifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Sarah: princess, noblewoman
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Meaning of each word
- Mawaddah: love and affection
- Lathifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Awaliyah: initial or first
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Lathifah Isma
Meaning of each word
- Lathifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Isma: protection, safeguarding
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Meaning of each word
- Lathifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Zubaedah: finest essence; choicest part
- Aqilah: intelligent, wise
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How to pronounce Lathifah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /latifah/ |
| Arabic script | لطيفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦠꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮒ᮪ᮠᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Lathifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Lathifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Lathifah ranks #1,754 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Lathifah
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
- Khairani♀Associated with goodness
Famous people named Lathifah
- Lathifah Shohib · b. 1959
- Lathifah · b. 1986
- Lathifah Hanum
- Lathifah Nurdiana · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Lathifah
What is the meaning of Lathifah?
Lathifah means gentle, gracious, kind. From Arabic laṭīfah, the feminine form of laṭīf. The word conveys gentleness, delicacy, or kindness.
Is Lathifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Lathifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lathifah?
Lathifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Lathifah in the Quran?
Lathifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Lathifah have?
Lathifah has 3 syllables (Lat-hi-fah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Lathifah?
Lathifah ranks #1,754 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Lathifah?
Other spellings: Latifah.
What full names go well with Lathifah?
Some ideas: Lathifah Rahimah Zakia; Lathifah Jannah Nurfadilah; Lathifah Sarah.
Famous people named Lathifah?
Notable people named Lathifah include Lathifah Shohib, Lathifah, Lathifah Hanum.
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