Gentle, kind, and pleasant
Derived from the Arabic root l-t-f, Latifa signifies a person who is refined, subtle, and kind-hearted. It is the feminine form of Latif, which is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, representing divine gentleness.
About 13 girls were named Latifa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American rapper, actress, and singer born Dana Owens
Sheikha of Dubai and member of the ruling family
Prominent Moroccan singer
Egyptian activist and writer of The Open Door
