Khalifa
/kah-lee-FAH/ French Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Khalifa is a French name meaning "Steward, leader". Arabic, derived from the root *kh-l-f* meaning "to succeed, come after". It is related to the word *khalīfah* which refers to a successor or leader, particularly in a religious or political context.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Unisex
Phonetic kah-lee-FAH
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kah-lee-FAH. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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