khā, lām, fā
12 names share this root — every one of them carries a thread of the same meaning.
No independent English meaning found for this name in these sources. Its Arabic spelling matches a real word in the Quran — see the citation below.
Descendent, Successor, heir.
Khaleefa is a direct Quranic name for boys and girls. It means heir, successor, agent, deputy, trustee, and the Quran uses it to refer to all humanity, since humans are Gods agents, successors and representatives on Earth as is mentioned in the Quran.
No independent English meaning found for this name in these sources. Its Arabic spelling matches a real word in the Quran — see the citation below. It was also borne by a companion of the Prophet ﷺ — see the historical note below.
Successor, viceroy, caliph, vice-regent. Ruler of all Muslim Representing Allah
Successor, Caliph
Khalifat is the Turkish form of the Arabic boy name Khalifah, which means successor.
Khilfah is an Arabic name for girls that means successor, that which replaces something else.
Khulaifah is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means successor. It is the diminutive form of Khalifah.