Girl name
Latifah name meaning
“gentle, gracious, kind”
Latifah is a feminine name from Arabic laṭīfah, meaning gentle, gracious, or kind. The source word is the feminine form of laṭīf and conveys gentleness, delicacy, or kindness. Lathifah is a spelling variant of Latifah, retaining the connection to the same Arabic source word.
What does Latifah 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 Latifah
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.
Latifah in Islam and the Quran
Latifah 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 Latifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Latifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Latifah as a first name
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Latifah Syaadah
Interpretation
May her gentleness and friendliness be accompanied by happiness and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Syaadah: happiness and well-being
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Interpretation
A picture of someone gentle as an iris, looking with care.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Sausan: iris or lily flower
- Rania: one who gazes intently
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Latifah Fauziana
Interpretation
May she achieve success with gentleness and a heart full of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Fauziana: success, victory
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Latifah Zakia
Interpretation
May she grow into a friendly person with a pure heart.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
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Interpretation
A picture of gentleness and nobility, with contrasting white and black eyes.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Alya: eminence, elevated rank
- Haura: having eyes with contrasting white and black
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Latifah Nurlita
Interpretation
May her gentleness and friendliness become a light filled with goodness.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Nurlita: light
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Interpretation
May her gentleness become guidance toward goodness that shines brightly.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Hidayanti: guidance toward goodness
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
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Latifah Nabila
Interpretation
May she become gentle and friendly, as well as noble and honorable.Meaning of each word
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Nabila: noble and honourable
Latifah as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of gentleness filled with joy and goodness, blooming like flowers.Meaning of each word
- Hana: happiness; divine favor
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Zuhriyah: relating to flowers
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Interpretation
May she live with gentleness and succeed in achieving victory.Meaning of each word
- Aisha: living; full of life
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Faiza: a woman who achieves victory
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Interpretation
A picture of gentleness full of goodness, like flowers in a garden.Meaning of each word
- Firda: paradise, garden
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Zara: flower; radiant
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Interpretation
May she live in abundance with gentleness, nobility, and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Ghina: wealth, sufficiency
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Karimah: noble, generous
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Interpretation
May love and gentleness accompany every success that she achieves.Meaning of each word
- Mawaddah: love and affection
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Fauziana: success, victory
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Interpretation
May purity and gentleness form a beginning filled with goodness.Meaning of each word
- Shofia: pure; clear
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
- Awaliah: initial or first
Latifah as a last name
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Kamilah Latifah
Interpretation
May she become a whole person, gentle and full of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Kamilah: whole, perfect
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
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Rahma Latifah
Interpretation
May she grow with compassion, gentleness, and generosity in her heart.Meaning of each word
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
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Shofia Latifah
Interpretation
May purity of heart always be accompanied by gentleness and friendliness.Meaning of each word
- Shofia: pure; clear
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
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Mufida Latifah
Interpretation
May she become a helpful person, friendly and full of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Mufida: useful, bringing benefit
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
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Interpretation
May she become a guide with a pure heart and gentle manner.Meaning of each word
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Fitriyani: associated with innate nature or purity
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
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Fadilla Latifah
Interpretation
May nobility of character shine through her gentleness and friendly manner.Meaning of each word
- Fadilla: virtue, moral excellence
- Latifah: gentle, gracious, kind
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How to pronounce Latifah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /latifah/ |
| Arabic script | لطيفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦠꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮒᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Latifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Latifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Latifah ranks #273 among girl names in our data sample (35 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 Latifah
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 Latifah
- Latifah
- Latifah · b. 1980
- Latifah · b. 1965
- Latifah Almadani
- Latifah Amir · b. 1963
- Latifah Hanum Sofyan · b. 1967
- Latifah Iskandar
- Latifah Rahman · b. 1957
- Latifah Tri Asyanti · b. 1981
- Syarifah Latifah Hifzatunnisa · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Latifah
What is the meaning of Latifah?
Latifah means gentle, gracious, kind. From Arabic laṭīfah, the feminine form of laṭīf. The word conveys gentleness, delicacy, or kindness.
Is Latifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Latifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Latifah?
Latifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Latifah in the Quran?
Latifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Latifah have?
Latifah has 3 syllables (La-ti-fah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Latifah?
Latifah ranks #273 among girl names in our data sample (35 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Latifah?
Other spellings: Lathifah.
What full names go well with Latifah?
Some ideas: Latifah Syaadah; Hana Latifah Zuhriyah; Kamilah Latifah.
Famous people named Latifah?
Notable people named Latifah include Latifah, Latifah, Latifah.
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