Bkifa, in the Chouf

Bkifa is a town in the Chouf area, Mount Lebanon. Chouf App is a utility app for Chouf-area residents — it connects Bkifa with Chouf-based stores for shopping and with a directory of trusted local trades.

elevation ~554 m

About Bkifa

Bkifa is a Chouf-area locality in Mount Lebanon.

Name & origin

The name is Syriac per Freiha, Hbeika and Armala, from two parts 'bayt kifa' meaning the place of the rock or idol. Freiha also relates the diminutive form to an Aramaic word for barren land. The only remains found are some worked stones.

In figures

~55 km from Beirut

Families

أكرم، الياس، بولس، ضاهر، فاعور، مخول (الياس)، مخول (كنعان)، مراد، مرقص، ملحم، عبد النور

Notable people

Common questions

Where is Bkifa located?

The town of Bkifa is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, about 55 km from Beirut, at around 554 m elevation.

How far is Bkifa from Beirut?

Bkifa is about 55 km from Beirut.

What does the name Bkifa mean?

The name is Syriac per Freiha, Hbeika and Armala, from two parts 'bayt kifa' meaning the place of the rock or idol. Freiha also relates the diminutive form to an Aramaic word for barren land. The only remains found are some worked stones.

Which families are from Bkifa?

Families associated with Bkifa include: أكرم, الياس, بولس, ضاهر, فاعور, مخول (الياس), مخول (كنعان), مراد, مرقص, ملحم, عبد النور.

Who are some notable people from Bkifa?

Notable people connected to Bkifa include George Mkhoul, Elie Mtanios Mkhoul, Dr. Jean Mrad.

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Local services & shops in Bkifa

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