What is the origin of the last name El-kalai?

The last name "El Kalai" has Arabic origins. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-qal'ai," meaning "of the fortress" or "the one who comes from the fortress." The name may have originally been used to refer to someone who lived near or within a fortress or stronghold.

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