Boy name
Halil name meaning
“an intimate friend, a beloved companion”
Halil is a boy’s name from Arabic khalīl, meaning an intimate friend or a beloved companion. Khalil is a related spelling of the name. The source word also appears in the epithet Khalīl Allāh, which is associated with Abraham and contains the same friendship element.
What does Halil mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Halil
From Arabic khalīl, meaning a very close friend. The word also occurs in the epithet Khalīl Allāh associated with Abraham.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Halil in Islam and the Quran
Halil 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 Halil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Halil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Halil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Yaser: prosperous, well-off
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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Meaning of each word
- Halil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Athoillah: a gift from God
- Romadhona: the month of Ramadan
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Halil Bachir
Meaning of each word
- Halil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Ulum Halil Rusdiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Halil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Rusdiansyah: right guidance; king
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Halil Khairi
Meaning of each word
- Halil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
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Meaning of each word
- Halil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Tajul: crown; an opening compound-name element
- Muttaqin: those who are mindful of God
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How to pronounce Halil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /halil/ |
| Arabic script | خليل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮜᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Halil a boy’s name?
Yes, Halil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Halil ranks #2,827 among boy names in our data sample (6 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 Halil
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Halid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Halik♂Creator, one who creates
- Holil♂Close friend
- Hafil♂Abundant
- Habil♂Breath
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Hari♂Day
- Haris♂Guardian or protector
- Hafid♂Guardian, preserver
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
FAQ about the name Halil
What is the meaning of Halil?
Halil means an intimate friend, a beloved companion. From Arabic khalīl, meaning a very close friend. The word also occurs in the epithet Khalīl Allāh associated with Abraham.
Is Halil a boy’s name?
Yes, Halil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Halil?
Halil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Halil in the Quran?
Halil 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 Halil have?
Halil has 2 syllables (Ha-lil) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Halil?
Halil ranks #2,827 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Halil?
Other spellings: Khalil.
What full names go well with Halil?
Some ideas: Halil Yaser Fauzul; Halil Athoillah Romadhona; Halil Bachir.
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