The nameLatifa
Latifa is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "gentle, kind". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Latifa comes from the Arabic latifa, "gentle, delicate, kind". Al-Latif, "the Kind", is one of the names of God.
Origin
Arabic. The masculine is Latif.
History
Latifa appeared in France in the early 1950s and peaked in the early 1980s.
Popularity of the name Latifa
Latifa in France
Latifa was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,435 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Latifa. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Latifa in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Latifa mean?
Latifa comes from the Arabic latifa, "gentle, delicate, kind". Al-Latif, "the Kind", is one of the names of God.
What is the origin of the name Latifa?
Arabic. The masculine is Latif.
Is Latifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Latifa is a girl's name.