At a Glance
- Origin
- Arabic (uncertain)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- luh-TEEN
Lateen is an Arabic (uncertain) girl's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Arabic Baby Girl Names That Are Melodic and Meaningful.
Meaning & Origin of Lateen
Origin: Arabic (uncertain).
A common claim: Said to mean 'soft, gentle' Actually: This can't be verified — 'Lateen' isn't a standard, well-attested Arabic name.
How to Pronounce Lateen
luh-TEENIPA /ləˈtiːn/
Popularity of Lateen
Lateen doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Lateen
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Dina · Joud · Maha · Lujain · Mayar · Ola
