Boy name
Holil name meaning
“close friend; intimate companion”
Holil is a masculine name meaning close friend or intimate companion, from the Arabic word khalīl. It is an Indonesian spelling of that source word as a given name. Kholil and Cholil are related spellings associated with the same Arabic word and meaning.
What does Holil mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Holil
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.
Holil in Islam and the Quran
Holil 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 Holil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Holil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Holil: close friend; intimate companion
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Muhamat: much praised
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Meaning of each word
- Holil: close friend; intimate companion
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Mikail: who is like God?
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Holil Bachir
Meaning of each word
- Holil: close friend; intimate companion
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Meaning of each word
- Ilahi: divine; my God
- Holil: close friend; intimate companion
- Bustomi: from Bistam
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Holil Sapii
Meaning of each word
- Holil: close friend; intimate companion
- Sapii: intercessor; mediator
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Meaning of each word
- Holil: close friend; intimate companion
- Faiz: successful in attaining victory
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
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How to pronounce Holil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /holil/ |
| Arabic script | خليل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦭꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮧᮜᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Holil a boy’s name?
Yes, Holil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Holil ranks #2,483 among boy names in our data sample (7 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 Holil
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 Holil
- Holil
- Moh. Holil · b. 1995
- Rd. H. Holil Aksan · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Holil
What is the meaning of Holil?
Holil means close friend; intimate companion. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic khalīl, meaning 'close friend'. Kholil and Holil are related spellings.
Is Holil a boy’s name?
Yes, Holil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Holil?
Holil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Holil in the Quran?
Holil 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 Holil have?
Holil has 2 syllables (Ho-lil) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Holil?
Holil ranks #2,483 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Holil?
Other spellings: Cholil, Kholil.
What full names go well with Holil?
Some ideas: Holil Fitrah Muhamat; Holil Taufiqur Mikail; Holil Bachir.
Famous people named Holil?
Notable people named Holil include Holil, Moh. Holil, Rd. H. Holil Aksan.
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