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Lateefah

lah-TEE-fah

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginArabic

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

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

gentlekindgraceful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#62 in 1979

Total Births

617

First Recorded

1971

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