Khalaf

Khalaf Meaning & Origin

About Khalaf
The surname Khalaf is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "khalaf," which means "successor" or "heir." The surname Khalaf is often used to denote a person who is the successor or heir to a particular position or lineage. It can also be associated with the concept of continuity and passing down traditions or responsibilities from one generation to the next.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khalaf: 1,334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khalaf 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 Khalaf is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæləf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khalaf in Braille

Here's how to represent Khalaf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Khalaf in braille

How to sign the name Khalaf using Sign Language

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

The name Khalaf in sign language

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