Khalfani

Khalfani Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khalfani: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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.

Ranking information for the surname Khalfani is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K041050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 F L AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/khalfani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khalfani in Braille

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

The name Khalfani in braille

How to sign the name Khalfani using Sign Language

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.

The name Khalfani in sign language

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