Classical Islamic Names
Latifa
la-TEE-fa
Pronunciation: la-TEE-fa
لطيفة
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Gentle, kind, subtle, gracious (from Arabic root L-Ṭ-F meaning kindness, subtle kindness or delicacy)
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Latifa.
Latifa is a Arabic name commonly explained as Gentle, kind, subtle, gracious (from Arabic root L-Ṭ-F meaning kindness, subtle kindness or delicacy). It is often grouped with Classical Islamic Names names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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