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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Gentle; Kind; Pleasant

Celebrate baby’s sweet nature through the name Latifah. A feminine name of Arabic origin, it's a respelling of Latifa or Lateefa and translates to “gentle,” “kind,” and “pleasant.” The first person that may come to mind is singer, actress, and rapper Queen Latifah. If you want to inspire baby to embrace their own artistic skills, the name Latifah is sure to get their soul singing.