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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gentle, kind
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- lah-TEE-fah
Latifa is an Arabic name pronounced lah-TEE-fah, and it means "gentle, kind." If you're drawn to a name that says something soft and caring about the person who carries it, this one does that plainly and in a single word.
Meaning & Origin of Latifa
Meaning: Gentle, kind.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Latifa
lah-TEE-fahIPA /læˈtiː.fə/
Popularity of Latifa
Latifa peaked in the U.S. at #2509 in 1980, when 38 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #8700 with 12 babies, so it's a rarely heard name that your child is unlikely to share with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Latifa mean?
Gentle, kind. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Latifa?
Latifa is pronounced lah-TEE-fah (IPA: /læˈtiː.fə/).
Is Latifa a popular name right now?
Latifa peaked at #2509 in 1980 and is ranked #8700 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)
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