Lətifə means “gentle, kind”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
- Lətifə is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Lətifə mean?
Literally: Arabic laṭīfa
Literal meaning
Lətifə is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani. It means “gentle, kind”, from Arabic laṭīfa. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Lətifə in Azerbaijani
What does Lətifə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Lətifə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle, kind” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Lətifə come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic laṭīfa.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Lətifə a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Lətifə is used as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Lətifə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | LətifəLatin | Girl | same as above: “gentle, kind” | Editorial |
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 Lətifə
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lətifə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Lətifə
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Lətifə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MesudBoy“happy, fortunate”same language (azerbaijani)
- SolmazGirl“unfading, ever-fresh”same language (azerbaijani)
- MehmetBoy“praised; form of Muhammad”same language (azerbaijani)
- SekineGirl“quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful”same language (azerbaijani)
- GülərGirl“smiling, cheerful”same language (azerbaijani)
- AlisherBoy“Ali + lion”same language (azerbaijani)
- HasanBoy“good; handsome, beautiful”same language (azerbaijani)
- AbbasBoy“stern, frowning”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Lətifə
What does the name Lətifə mean?
Lətifə means “gentle, kind”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Lətifə a girl's or a boy's name?
Lətifə is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Lətifə come from?
Lətifə is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Lətifə?
Lətifə is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 many syllables does Lətifə have?
Lətifə has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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