Contionary:ϧⲗⲓϥⲉ

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Maryan Coptic

Alternate forms

Etymology

Inherited from Arabic خليفة (ḵalīfa).

Pronunciation

  • (Central) IPA: /ˈxliːfə/
  • (Nahlic) IPA: [ˈɕliː.fə]
  • (Cholevic) IPA: [ˈçliː.fə]

Noun

ϧⲗⲓϥⲉ (ḫlife) f.

  1. successor, heir
  2. caliph