Latifa
A female given name from the root l-ṭ-f meaning 'gentle, kind, gracious'.
- Root
- l-ṭ-f (ل-ط-ف)
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Gentle, kind
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
Latifa (laṭīfa) derives from the root l-ṭ-f (ل-ط-ف), 'gentleness, kindness'. The form is a feminine adjective: 'gentle, kind, gracious'.
Usage
A widespread female name across the Arab world, and long popular in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Latifa mean?
It means 'gentle, kind, gracious', from the root l-ṭ-f ('gentleness').
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: لطف
Last reviewed: 2026-07-14