What is the origin of the name Latifah?

Latifah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Latifah?

Latifah is currently ranked #16564 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Latifah?

Latifah is pronounced luh-TEE-fuh.

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GirlArabic

Latifah

luh-TEE-fuh

Popularity

#16564

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,470

Peak Year

#300 in 1990

First Recorded

1974

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name, meaning 'gentle,' 'kind,' or 'pleasant.' It conveys a sense of grace and refinement.

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Lati Tifa Fifi

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

Queen Latifah
American rapper, singer, actress, and producer.

Nicknames

Lati Tifa Fifi

Spelling Variations

Lateefah Lateefa

Similar Names

Aaliyah Layla Amira Nadia Samira

Personality Traits

KindGentleGraciousEmpatheticCompassionate

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