Girl name
Holifah name meaning
“successor, deputy”
Holifah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning successor or deputy. It is linked to the Arabic word khalīfah, which also serves as a leadership title. A related spelling is Kholifah, a variant of Khalifah that preserves the same source word and meaning.
What does Holifah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Holifah
Kholifah is a spelling variant of Khalifah, from Arabic khalīfah, meaning successor or deputy and also used as a leadership title.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Holifah in Islam and the Quran
Holifah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خليفة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 30 and QS Sad [38]: 26.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Holifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Holifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Holifah: successor, deputy
- Nuha: intellect, sound judgment
- Mokhtar: the chosen one
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Meaning of each word
- Holifah: successor, deputy
- Adiba: cultured, refined
- Maisarah: ease and sufficient means
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Holifah Sarah
Meaning of each word
- Holifah: successor, deputy
- Sarah: princess, noblewoman
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Meaning of each word
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
- Holifah: successor, deputy
- Faujiah: a woman who achieves victory
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Holifah Imani
Meaning of each word
- Holifah: successor, deputy
- Imani: relating to faith
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Meaning of each word
- Holifah: successor, deputy
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
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How to pronounce Holifah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /holifah/ |
| Arabic script | خليفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦭꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮧᮜᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Holifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Holifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Holifah ranks #2,564 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Holifah
Names with related meanings
- Anggraeni♀Foremost, leading
- Henny♀Ruler of the household
- Rani♀Queen, female ruler
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Heni♀Ruler of the household
- Regina♀Queen or female ruler
- Etty♀Ruler of the home
- Ratu♂♀Royal ruler, king or queen
- Eti♀Ruler of the home
- Gusti♂♀An honorific address for a lord
- Nata♂♀Ruler, protector
- Sultan♂♀Ruler, holder of authority
Famous people named Holifah
- Holifah · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Holifah
What is the meaning of Holifah?
Holifah means successor, deputy. Kholifah is a spelling variant of Khalifah, from Arabic khalīfah, meaning successor or deputy and also used as a leadership title.
Is Holifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Holifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Holifah?
Holifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Holifah in the Quran?
Holifah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خليفة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 30 and QS Sad [38]: 26.
How many syllables does Holifah have?
Holifah has 3 syllables (Ho-li-fah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Holifah?
Holifah ranks #2,564 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Holifah?
Other spellings: Kholifah.
What full names go well with Holifah?
Some ideas: Holifah Nuha Mokhtar; Holifah Adiba Maisarah; Holifah Sarah.
Famous people named Holifah?
Notable people named Holifah include Holifah.
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