Girl name
Khalifah name meaning
“successor; holder of leadership”
Khalifah is a feminine name from Arabic khalīfa, meaning replacement or successor, with the related sense of a holder of leadership. The source word also became a title for rulers in Islamic history. Its meaning therefore connects succession with the word's historical use as a leadership title.
What does Khalifah 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 Khalifah
From Arabic khalīfa, meaning replacement or successor. The word also became a title for rulers in Islamic history.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Khalifah in Islam and the Quran
Khalifah 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 Khalifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Khalifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Khalifah: successor; holder of leadership
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Radia: content, accepting willingly
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Meaning of each word
- Khalifah: successor; holder of leadership
- Ghaida: delicate and graceful in movement
- Pitria: natural purity; innate nature
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Khalifah Ulfa
Meaning of each word
- Khalifah: successor; holder of leadership
- Ulfa: affection and closeness
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Meaning of each word
- Nur: light, illuminating radiance
- Khalifah: successor; holder of leadership
- Syahidah: female witness; female martyr
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Khalifah Malihah
Meaning of each word
- Khalifah: successor; holder of leadership
- Malihah: beautiful, charming
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Meaning of each word
- Khalifah: successor; holder of leadership
- Rasyidah: wise, rightly guided
- Fitriana: innate nature, original purity
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How to pronounce Khalifah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xalifah/ |
| Arabic script | خليفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦭꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮜᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Khalifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Khalifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Khalifah ranks #2,183 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Khalifah
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 Khalifah
- Khalifah Darmawan · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Khalifah
What is the meaning of Khalifah?
Khalifah means successor; holder of leadership. From Arabic khalīfa, meaning replacement or successor. The word also became a title for rulers in Islamic history.
Is Khalifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Khalifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Khalifah?
Khalifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Khalifah in the Quran?
Khalifah 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 Khalifah have?
Khalifah has 3 syllables (Kha-li-fah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Khalifah?
Khalifah ranks #2,183 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Khalifah?
Some ideas: Khalifah Latifa Radia; Khalifah Ghaida Pitria; Khalifah Ulfa.
Famous people named Khalifah?
Notable people named Khalifah include Khalifah Darmawan.
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