Khalil
Khalil is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Close, intimate friend”.
| Meaning | Close, intimate friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | خليل |
| Pronunciation | kha-LEEL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Turkey, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Khalil
A khalīl is a friend of the very closest kind, from the root kh-l-l, an intimate bond. The Prophet Ibrahim bears the title Khalīl Allāh, the friend of God, and Hebron in Palestine is called al-Khalil after him. Muslims and Arab Christians both use the name. The poet Kahlil Gibran made one spelling famous, and in Turkish it becomes Halil. It is warm and timeless.
Is Khalil a Muslim name?
It recalls Ibrahim's title, and the Quran says: 'And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend (khalīl)' (Quran 4:125).
How popular is Khalil?
It is in use throughout the Arab world, Turkey as Halil, Iran, South Asia and the West.
Gifts with the name Khalil
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Spellings and variants of Khalil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalil mean?
Khalil means 'Close, intimate friend'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Khalil a Muslim name?
It recalls Ibrahim's title, and the Quran says: 'And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend (khalīl)' (Quran 4:125).
How do you pronounce Khalil?
Khalil is pronounced kha-LEEL.
Is Khalil a boy or girl name?
Khalil is usually a boy name.