Khalifa
Meaning of Khalifa
The name Khalifa is of Arabic origin and is traditionally used for males. Pronounced as kha-LEE-fah (/xaˈliːfa/), it carries significant cultural and historical weight. In Arabic, "Khalifa" means "successor" or "steward," often associated with leaders or caliphs in Islamic history. This name has a strong, authoritative sound and evokes a sense of leadership and responsibility. Despite its rich heritage, Khalifa remains relatively uncommon in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating over the years. Its highest recent popularity was in 2018 when it ranked 3521st with 31 newborns given the name. The variations of this name include Khalfa, which maintains the same pronunciation but offers an alternative spelling. Overall, Khalifa is a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that embodies tradition and strength.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as kha-LEE-fah (/xaˈliːfa/)
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Notable People Named Khalifa
| Khalifa Haftar - Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Omar Haftar is a prominent Libyan politician and military officer, known for his role as the commander of the Tobruk-based Libyan National Army (LNA). |
| Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan - Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the second president of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi until his passing in May 2022. |
| Khalifa Bin Yousef Al Suwaidi was a prominent statesman who played a key role in the unification of The United Arab Emirates and the political and economic development of the Persian Gulf region. |
| Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani was the Emir of Qatar from 1972 to 1995. |
| Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, also known as K.H.K, is the current Qatari minister of the interior, a Qatari royal, and a well-known car collector. |
| Khalifa Mohammad Asadullah was a pioneer of the library movement in the Indian subcontinent and the first prominent librarian to opt for Pakistan at the time of independence in 1947. |
| Khalifa St. Fort is a Trinidadian track and field sprinter known for competing in the 100m and 200m events internationally. |
| Khalifa Al Dhahrani - Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani is a prominent Bahraini politician who held the position of Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Bahrain. |
| Khalifa Jabbie is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder for Al-Mina'a and the Sierra Leone national team. |
| Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani - Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani is a prominent Qatari royal and businessperson who has served as the chairman of the Federation of the GCC Chambers of Commerce and Industry since 2014. |
| Khalifa bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was the eldest son of Abu Dhabi ruler Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and a key figure in the early 20th century. |
| Khalifa Al Hammadi - Khalifa Mubarak Khalfan Khairi Al-Hammadi is a professional footballer currently playing for Al-Jazira. |
| Khalifa al-Arifi - Khalifa Hassan Ali is a prominent Bahraini actor, director, and writer, known for his contributions to the development of theatre in Bahrain and for founding several cultural institutions. |
| Khalifa Salman is a Qatari footballer known for his skills as a winger. |
| Khalifa Abdullah is an Emirati footballer who plays as a midfielder for Emirates. |
