Latife means “pleasant”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Latife is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Latife mean?
Literal meaning
Latife is a Turkish girl's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from لطیفه ‘pleasant’ (Ottoman Turkish), giving the meaning “pleasant”.[1]
Latife in Turkish
What does Latife mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Latife and Lâtife. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pleasant” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Latife come from?
Ottoman Turkish, native word. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish لطیفه (“pleasant”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Latife a Turkish name?
Yes. Latife is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Latife across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | LatifeLatin LâtifeLatin | Girl | same as above: “pleasant” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Latife
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latife[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Lâtife | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Latife
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Latife rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AytunaUnisex“moon bronze”same language (turkish)
- NazbikeUnisex“coy girl”same language (turkish)
- AcunbükeUnisex“beauty of the world”same language (turkish)
- BurçBoy“tower; zodiac sign”same language (turkish)
- MelizGirl“variant of Melis, a short form of Melisa”same language (turkish)
- HayalGirl“dream, imagination”same language (turkish)
- FadılUnisex“variant of Fazıl: virtuous, learned”same language (turkish)
- AydınayUnisex“bright moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Latife
What does the name Latife mean?
Latife means “pleasant”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Latife a girl's or a boy's name?
Latife is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Latife come from?
Latife is of Ottoman Turkish origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Latife?
Latife is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Latife spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Latife (Latin), Lâtife (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Latife have?
Latife has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Latife”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92973524. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish لطیفه (“pleasant”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Latife
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