What is the origin of the name Lateefa?

Lateefa is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Lateefa?

Lateefa is pronounced lah-TEE-fah.

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GirlArabic

Lateefa

lah-TEE-fah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

115

Peak Year

#13 in 1989

First Recorded

1975

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Lateefa is an Arabic name meaning 'gentle', 'kind', or 'pleasant'. It reflects a nurturing personality.

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Lati Tee Fateefa

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Lati Tee Fateefa

Spelling Variations

Latifa Lateefah

Similar Names

Aisha Fatima Samira Zahra

Personality Traits

GentleKindEmpatheticWarm

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