About Khalfani
The surname Khalfani is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in East Africa, particularly in countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. It is derived from the Arabic word "khalifah," meaning "successor" or "deputy." Historically, the term "khalifah" referred to the political and religious leaders who succeeded the Prophet Muhammad in the Islamic Caliphate. As a surname, Khalfani signifies a connection to this historical lineage or a person who is considered a successor or deputy in their community or family.
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The surname Khalfani is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khalfani based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Khalfani in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Khalfani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.