Khalife

Khalife is a surname of Arabic origin, and less commonly a given name. It is a transliteration variant of Khalifa (خليفة), a word that means “successor” or “caliph” in Arabic. The spelling Khalife reflects influences from French and English transliteration practices and is found among Arabic-speaking communities as well as their descendants in Europe and North America.

As a family name, Khalife is most commonly found among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa, and among diaspora populations in Western countries. Spelling variants include Khalifa, Khalifi, Kalife, Halife, and Khaleife, with regional and linguistic preferences shaping the form used in official records and personal identification.

Notable people with the surname arise in diverse fields such as arts, academia, business, and public life, but the name is primarily a personal identifier rather than a title. In some contexts, Khalife may appear in compound names or be anglicized as Khalifa or Kalife, depending on country, language, and immigration history. See also Khalifa.