Name meaning
Khalil
means “friend”
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu
- Spellings
- Khalil · Khaleel · Halil
- Say it
- kha-LEEL
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Khalil is the Arabic word for a close friend. Abraham is called Khalil Allah, the friend of God, and the city of Hebron is al-Khalil after him. The poet Khalil Gibran, author of The Prophet, made it known around the world.
Roots
From Arabic khalīl (close friend).
Where it is used
Halil is the Turkish form.
Famous people named Khalil
- Khalil Gibran
Khalil name FAQ
What does the name Khalil mean?
Khalil means “friend”. From Arabic khalīl (close friend).
Where does the name Khalil come from?
Khalil is of Arabic origin. Today it is used in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu families.
How do you pronounce Khalil?
Khalil is usually pronounced kha-LEEL.
Is Khalil a boy's or a girl's name?
Khalil is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Khalil?
Related spellings and forms include Khaleel, Halil.
Who are famous people named Khalil?
Khalil Gibran.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.