Where does “halifu” come from?
halifu (Swahili) comes from Arabic خَلَفَ — to be the successor, to substitute for.
halifu (Swahili): to disobey or rebel
Definitions
- to disobey or rebel
Ancestry of “halifu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | خَلَفَ | to be the successor, to substitute for |