Lateefat
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lateefat
The name 'Lateefat' means "gentle, kind, or subtle" and derives from the Arabic root *L-T-F* (لطف), specifically from the feminine form of the name 'Latif'.
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Etymology
The name 'Lateefat' means "gentle, kind, or subtle" and derives from the Arabic root *L-T-F* (لطف), specifically from the feminine form of the name 'Latif'. It is predominantly used in Muslim cultures, particularly in West Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana) and the Middle East, as an attribute of Allah (Al-Latif) and has been a common given name among Yoruba Muslims and other Islamic communities for centuries.
Lateefat currently ranks #5,876 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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