Boy name
Cholil name meaning
“close friend; intimate companion”
Cholil is a masculine name meaning close friend or intimate companion. It is an Indonesian spelling of the Arabic word khalīl, meaning close friend. Kholil and Holil are related spellings, connecting these written forms with the same Arabic word and the meaning associated with it.
What does Cholil mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Cholil
An Indonesian spelling of Arabic khalīl, meaning 'close friend'. Kholil and Holil are related spellings.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Cholil in Islam and the Quran
Cholil does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خليلا) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 125 and QS Al-Furqan [25]: 28.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Cholil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cholil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Meaning of each word
- Cholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Murtadho: approved, chosen
- Sururi: associated with joy
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Cholil Abdussamad
Meaning of each word
- Cholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Abdussamad: servant of God, the Eternal Refuge
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Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Cholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Yusril: ease, freedom from hardship
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Cholil Shidqi
Meaning of each word
- Cholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Meaning of each word
- Cholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
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How to pronounce Cholil
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xolil/ |
| Arabic script | خليل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦺꦴꦭꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮧᮜᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Cholil a boy’s name?
Yes, Cholil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Cholil ranks #1,190 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Cholil
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Supriyadi♂Possibly dearly loved and excellent
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Darwin♂Dear friend
- Priyono♂Beloved, cherished
- Sutisna♂Good affection, loving
Famous people named Cholil
- Cholil Bisri · b. 1942
- Cholil Mahmud · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Cholil
What is the meaning of Cholil?
Cholil means close friend; intimate companion. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic khalīl, meaning 'close friend'. Kholil and Holil are related spellings.
Is Cholil a boy’s name?
Yes, Cholil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cholil?
Cholil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Cholil in the Quran?
Cholil does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (خليلا) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 125 and QS Al-Furqan [25]: 28.
How many syllables does Cholil have?
Cholil has 2 syllables (Cho-lil) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cholil?
Cholil ranks #1,190 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Cholil?
Other spellings: Kholil, Holil.
What full names go well with Cholil?
Some ideas: Cholil Khalil Farhan; Cholil Murtadho Sururi; Cholil Abdussamad.
Famous people named Cholil?
Notable people named Cholil include Cholil Bisri, Cholil Mahmud.
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