Girl name
Latifa name meaning
“gentle and kindhearted”
Latifa is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “gentle and kindhearted”. Its source is laṭīfa, the feminine form of laṭīf. This related Arabic element expresses gentleness, refinement, or kindness, providing the linguistic basis for the meaning associated with the name Latifa.
What does Latifa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Latifa
From Arabic laṭīfa, the feminine form of laṭīf, expressing gentleness, refinement, 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.
Latifa in Islam and the Quran
Latifa 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 Latifa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Latifa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Nuzulul: descent or arrival
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
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Meaning of each word
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Khansa: having a short, upturned nose
- Fatmawati: woman; Fatma relates to weaning
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Latifa Salsa
Meaning of each word
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Salsa: spring in paradise
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Meaning of each word
- Nuzulul: descent or arrival
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Rodiah: content, satisfied
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Latifa Zhafira
Meaning of each word
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Zhafira: one who achieves victory
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Meaning of each word
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Uswatun: an example to follow
- Sabila: path, way to follow
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How to pronounce Latifa
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /latifa/ |
| Arabic script | لطيفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦠꦶꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮒᮤᮖ |
Is Latifa a girl’s name?
Yes, Latifa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Latifa ranks #1,755 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Latifa
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
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- 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
Famous people named Latifa
- Latifa Dwiyanti
- Latifa Rahmini · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Latifa
What is the meaning of Latifa?
Latifa means gentle and kindhearted. From Arabic laṭīfa, the feminine form of laṭīf, expressing gentleness, refinement, or kindness.
Is Latifa a girl’s name?
Yes, Latifa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Latifa?
Latifa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Latifa in the Quran?
Latifa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Latifa have?
Latifa has 3 syllables (La-ti-fa) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Latifa?
Latifa ranks #1,755 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Latifa?
Some ideas: Latifa Nuzulul Halima; Latifa Khansa Fatmawati; Latifa Salsa.
Famous people named Latifa?
Notable people named Latifa include Latifa Dwiyanti, Latifa Rahmini.
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