Khalif

Khalif Meaning & Origin

About Khalif
The name "Khalif" is of Arabic origin and holds significant cultural and religious connotations. It is derived from the Arabic word "khalifa," which means "successor" or "representative." In Islamic tradition, a Khalifah (or Caliph) is a title given to the political and religious leader of the Muslim community, considered as the successor to the Prophet Muhammad. The name "Khalif" often symbolizes leadership, authority, and the responsibility to uphold and propagate the teachings of Islam.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Khalif are male.

Khalif Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/khalif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khalif in Braille

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

The name Khalif in braille

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

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

The name Khalif in sign language

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