About Khalife
The surname Khalife is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "khalifa," which means "successor" or "deputy." It is a title used in Islamic tradition to refer to the leader or successor of the Islamic community. As a surname, Khalife likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from or association with someone who held the position of a khalifa or had a connection to the office. Today, individuals with the surname Khalife can be found primarily in Arabic-speaking countries and among the diaspora communities around the world.
The surname Khalife is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khalife 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 Khalife is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Khalife in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Khalife using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.