Halifa
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Halifa
Halifa is an Arabic name derived from the root word "khalifa" (خليفة), meaning "successor" or "leader," referring to a caliph who leads the Muslim community.
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Etymology
Halifa is an Arabic name derived from the root word "khalifa" (خليفة), meaning "successor" or "leader," referring to a caliph who leads the Muslim community. The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures across the Arab world, North Africa, and beyond, with historical significance tied to the Islamic caliphate system of governance.
Halifa currently ranks #4,676 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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