Latifah

The name Latifah represents a form of Latifa, the female variant of the Arabic name Latif. Latifah means "the Kind" or "the Gentle" and is derived from the Arabic word laṭīf (لَطِيف), which means "friendly, kind, sensitive."

What does the name Latifah mean?

Latifah is a form of Latifa, which is derived from the Arabic name Latif. The name means "the Kind" or "the Gentle" and has its roots in the Arabic laṭīf (لَطِيف), which means "friendly, kind, sensitive." Latifah is a first name that is commonly used in Muslim communities. In the Islamic context, al-Laṭīf (اللَّطِيف) is one of the "99 names of Allah." The spelling Latifah is particularly prevalent among the Muslim population in Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia. Other variants include Latife and Latiffa.

Where does the name Latifah come from?

The name Latifah has Arabic roots and means "the Kind" or "the Gentle." The Arabic word laṭīf (لَطِيف) combines the concepts of friendly, kind, and gentle. The name is widespread in various languages, including Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, and among Muslim communities.

How do you pronounce Latifah?

La-ti-fa

Popularity

In Germany, Latifah is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Latifah has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,362nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,567th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lati / Tiffy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Queen Latifah (American entertainer, talk show host, actress, and singer)