Alifa

Alifa Meaning & Origin

About Alifa
The name "Alifa" is of Arabic origin and is primarily used for girls. It is derived from the Arabic word "alif" which means "excellent" or "noble." As a name, Alifa signifies someone who is distinguished, outstanding, or of high status. It carries connotations of intelligence, grace, and leadership, reflecting the qualities associated with individuals who bear this name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alifa are female.

Alifa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L IY1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/alifa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alifa in Braille

Here's how to represent Alifa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alifa in braille

How to Spell the Name Alifa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alifa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alifa in sign language

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