Gentle, kind, pleasant
Derived from the Arabic root l-t-f, it signifies a person who is subtle, refined, and gracious. It is the feminine form of Latif, which is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, representing divine kindness.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Oscar-nominated actress and Grammy-winning rapper born Dana Owens
Princess of Morocco and mother of King Mohammed VI
