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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lateefah in 2025.
Oscar-nominated actress and Grammy-winning rapper born Dana Owens
Princess of Morocco and mother of King Mohammed VI
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
