What is the origin of the name Latifa?

Latifa is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Latifa?

Latifa is currently ranked #8700 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Latifa?

Latifa is pronounced luh-TEE-fuh.

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GirlArabic

Latifa

luh-TEE-fuh

Popularity

#8700

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

817

Peak Year

#44 in 1990

First Recorded

1963

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'kind,' 'gentle,' or 'pleasant.' It suggests someone who is graceful and compassionate.

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Lati Tifa Tifi

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Lati Tifa Tifi

Spelling Variations

Lateefa Lateefah Lathifa

Similar Names

Fatima Amira Aisha Layla

Personality Traits

KindGentleCompassionateCaring

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