What is the origin of the name Khalisa?

Khalisa is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Khalisa?

Khalisa is currently ranked #16462 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Khalisa?

Khalisa is pronounced kah-LEE-sah.

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GirlArabic

Khalisa

kah-LEE-sah

Popularity

#16462

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 2012

First Recorded

2012

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Khalisa is an Arabic name meaning 'pure' or 'sincere', often used to describe someone of good character.

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Khali Lisa Kali

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Khali Lisa Kali

Spelling Variations

Khaleesa Khallisa Khalisah

Similar Names

Khadija Aaliyah Samira Fatima Amira

Personality Traits

HonestTrustworthyKindSpiritual

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