What is the origin of the name Khaleef?

Khaleef is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Khaleef?

Khaleef is pronounced kah-LEEF.

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Khaleef

kah-LEEF

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#9 in 1996

First Recorded

1982

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name, 'Khaleef' means 'successor' or 'caliph'. It's traditionally a name of leadership.

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Khal Lee

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Khal Lee

Spelling Variations

Khaleef Khaleefah Khalif

Similar Names

Omar Zayn Malik Ali

Personality Traits

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