Girl name
Kholifah name meaning
“successor, deputy”
Kholifah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning successor or deputy. It is a spelling variant of Khalifah, from the Arabic word khalīfah. Alongside its meaning of successor or deputy, the source word is also used as a leadership title. Holifah is another spelling variant.
What does Kholifah 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 Kholifah
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.
Kholifah in Islam and the Quran
Kholifah 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 Kholifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kholifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kholifah: successor, deputy
- Alya: eminence, elevated rank
- Farah: joy, gladness
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Meaning of each word
- Kholifah: successor, deputy
- Fitri: natural, innate
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
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Kholifah Naila
Meaning of each word
- Kholifah: successor, deputy
- Naila: one who attains
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Meaning of each word
- Minah: safe, secure
- Kholifah: successor, deputy
- Nisak: women collectively
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Kholifah Ainun
Meaning of each word
- Kholifah: successor, deputy
- Ainun: eye; also a spring
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Meaning of each word
- Kholifah: successor, deputy
- Robiatul: the fourth
- Humairah: reddish, lightly rosy
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How to pronounce Kholifah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xolifah/ |
| Arabic script | خليفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦺꦴꦭꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮧᮜᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Kholifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Kholifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Kholifah ranks #957 among girl names in our data sample (10 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 Kholifah
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 Kholifah
- Kholifah
- Kholifah · b. 1987
- Kholifah · b. 1973
- Kholifah · b. 1995
- Kholifah · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Kholifah
What is the meaning of Kholifah?
Kholifah 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 Kholifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Kholifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kholifah?
Kholifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kholifah in the Quran?
Kholifah 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 Kholifah have?
Kholifah has 3 syllables (Kho-li-fah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Kholifah?
Kholifah ranks #957 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Kholifah?
Other spellings: Holifah.
What full names go well with Kholifah?
Some ideas: Kholifah Alya Farah; Kholifah Fitri Marifah; Kholifah Naila.
Famous people named Kholifah?
Notable people named Kholifah include Kholifah, Kholifah, Kholifah.
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