Why Latifah Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Latifah” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Latifah” is of Arabic origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Hafital.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Lfiahta.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Latifah

The true meaning of ‘Latifah’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Latifah is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Latifah, they perceive you as someone who is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. You come off as someone who is not a push-over. The use of bright and cheerful colors may be your fashion style. People recognize you as being a pioneer with your ideas of how to do things. Try not to appear as being too aggressive and intimidating to others.

You are capable of exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters. You incline to overthink rather than being spontaneous. Despite all of these, you are lively, compelling, honest, kind-hearted, and a tolerant person. One of your best traits is self-sacrifice. You like your work to be useful to others. Watch out where you are going! Missteps are common when you travel. When you feel anxiety, you tend to be clumsy.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Latifah Popular?

“Latifah” is not a popular baby girl’s name in North Carolina as reported in the 1991 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 14 babies in North Carolina have the same name as you in 1991. A total of only 150 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1990 with a total of 300 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Latifah” was recorded 1,465 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Latifahs to occupy the country of Holy See (Vatican) with an estimated population of 518.

The name first appeared in the year 1974 and given to seven newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Latifah” was recorded 349 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Latifah, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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