What is the origin of the name Lateefah?

Lateefah is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Lateefah?

Lateefah is pronounced lah-TEE-fah.

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GirlArabic

Lateefah

lah-TEE-fah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

617

Peak Year

#62 in 1979

First Recorded

1971

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Meaning 'gentle', 'kind', or 'pleasant' in Arabic.

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Lateefa Tifa

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Lateefa Tifa

Spelling Variations

Latifah Latifa

Similar Names

Samira Aaliyah Jamila Amira

Personality Traits

gentlekindgraceful

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