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Arabic

Latifa

لطيفة

Gentle; kind

Girl names

Meaning of Latifa

Gentle; kind

Latifa is the feminine form of Latif. It is also an adjective used in ordinary Arabic.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ل
Arabic letters
5
Pronunciation guide
la-TEE-fa
Other spellings
Lateefa

How to write and say Latifa

In Arabic
لطيفة
In Latin letters
Latifa

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Latifa?

  • The recorded meaning is “Gentle; kind.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
  • Compare لطيفة in Arabic with Latifa in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Other recorded spellings include Lateefa. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Questions about Latifa

What does Latifa mean?

Gentle; kind

How do you write Latifa in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are لطيفة in Arabic and Latifa in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Latifa?

Our recorded alternatives are Lateefa. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Latifa pronounced?

Our approximate guide is la-TEE-fa. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.