Lateefah
lah-TEE-fah
The Story of Lateefah
This name, meaning 'gentle' and 'kind,' carries the warmth of Arabic tradition, a soft promise for the tender spirit you know your daughter will be.
Lateefah is an Arabic feminine name that gracefully translates to 'gentle,' 'kind,' or 'pleasant.' It derives from the root 'latif,' a concept in Arabic culture that embodies subtlety, kindness, and graciousness. The name has been cherished in Arabic-speaking regions and Muslim communities worldwide for generations, carrying its meaning as a blessing and an aspiration for the character of the bearer.
The sound of 'Lateefah' is like a gentle breeze, a soft touch. It’s a name that conjures images of kindness and compassion, perfectly fitting the tender heart you anticipate in your daughter. When you whisper it to her for the first time, it will feel like a blessing, a warm promise of the gentle soul she will become.
What It Means
“Meaning 'gentle', 'kind', or 'pleasant' in Arabic.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#62 in 1979
Total Births
617
First Recorded
1971
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