Latifah

Latifah Meaning & Origin

About Latifah
The name "Latifah" is of Arabic origin and is predominantly used in Islamic cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "latif" which means "kind," "gentle," or "pleasant." As a name, Latifah carries the connotation of being gracious, compassionate, and having a gentle nature. It is often given to girls as a way to express their parents' hope for them to embody these qualities throughout their lives.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Latifah are female.

Latifah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L03010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 T AH0 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/latifah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Latifah in Braille

Here's how to represent Latifah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Latifah in braille

How to Spell the Name Latifah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Latifah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Latifah in sign language

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