Gentle, kind, pleasant, and friendly
Derived from the Arabic root l-t-f, Latifah 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 6 girls were named Latifah in 2025.
Academy Award-nominated actress, rapper, and singer
Sheikha of Dubai and member of the ruling family
Egyptian activist and influential novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
