Kalif

Kalif Meaning & Origin

About Kalif
The surname Kalif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the title "Khalifah," meaning "successor" or "deputy." It is primarily associated with the Islamic caliphate, which refers to the political and religious leadership of the Muslim community. The surname Kalif may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were descendants of caliphs. Today, it is a relatively rare surname found among individuals of Arabic or Muslim heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kalif is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kalif: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalif based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kalif is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/kalif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

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