Lateefat
Lateefat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Yoruba form origin, meaning “Gentle, kind”.
| Meaning | Gentle, kind |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Written as | لطيفة |
| Pronunciation | lah-tee-FAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Lateefat
Lateefat is how Yoruba Muslims shape the Arabic name Latifa. Its root, l-t-f, gives the ideas of gentleness and kindness, and it is the same root as al-Latif, the Subtle and Kind, one of the names of Allah. The ending -at is a hallmark of Yoruba girls' names taken from Arabic, seen also in names such as Kafayat and Halimat. The result means a gentle, kind girl.
Is Lateefat a Muslim name?
Lateefat is used by Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria, and its root gives the divine name al-Latif, as in 'Allah is Kind to His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How popular is Lateefat?
It is common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Lateefat
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Spellings and variants of Lateefat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lateefat mean?
Lateefat means 'Gentle, kind'. It is of Arabic, Yoruba form origin.
Is Lateefat a Muslim name?
Lateefat is used by Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria, and its root gives the divine name al-Latif, as in 'Allah is Kind to His servants' (Quran 42:19).
How do you pronounce Lateefat?
Lateefat is pronounced lah-tee-FAHT.
Is Lateefat a boy or girl name?
Lateefat is usually a girl name.