Latifah

Gentle, kind

girlArabic

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Latifah meaning & origin

Latifah is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gentle, kind". Listed origin: Arabic.

Pronunciation

lah-TEE-fah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Latifah. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Lat

Middle Name Ideas

  • Latifah Rose
  • Latifah Grace
  • Latifah Marie
  • Latifah Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Queen Latifah (rapper and actress)

Sources & notes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Latifah

What does the name Latifah mean?

Latifah is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gentle, kind". Listed origin: Arabic.

How do you pronounce Latifah?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is lah-TEE-fah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Latifah?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Latifah. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Latifah?

Ideas to try include Lat. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Latifah?

Try Latifah Rose, Latifah Grace, Latifah Marie, Latifah Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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