Girl name
Kalila name meaning
“beloved, dear companion”
Kalila is a feminine name meaning beloved or dear companion, commonly linked to the Arabic word khalīlah. The word means a close female friend or beloved. This interpretation treats Kalila as a spelling variant of Khalila, connecting both spellings to the same Arabic source.
What does Kalila mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Kalila
As a given name, Kalila is commonly linked to Arabic khalīlah, meaning a close female friend or beloved. This interpretation treats Kalila as a spelling variant of Khalila.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Kalila in Islam and the Quran
Kalila does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Kalila
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kalila/ |
| Arabic script | خليلة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦭꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮜᮤᮜ |
Is Kalila a girl’s name?
Yes, Kalila is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kalila is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kalila
- Kamila♀Whole, complete, perfect
- Kaila♀Crown
- Karina♀Pure
- Karmila♀Garden
- Karlina♀Free person
- Kania♀Girl, young woman
- Kamilah♀Whole, perfect
- Kalis♀Unaffected, immune to harm
- Kamala♀Blooming lotus
- Kayla♀Crown, according to one derivation
- Kalpa♂♀An immensely long cosmic age
- Khalilah♀Close friend, cherished companion
Names with related meanings
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
- Amanda♀Worthy of being loved
- Rahmah♀Mercy, loving compassion
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Dinda♀Beloved younger sibling
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Kurniasih♀A gift and affection
FAQ about the name Kalila
What is the meaning of Kalila?
Kalila means beloved, dear companion. As a given name, Kalila is commonly linked to Arabic khalīlah, meaning a close female friend or beloved. This interpretation treats Kalila as a spelling variant of Khalila.
Is Kalila a girl’s name?
Yes, Kalila is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Kalila?
Kalila is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kalila in the Quran?
Kalila does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Kalila have?
Kalila has 3 syllables (Ka-li-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kalila?
Kalila is rare in our data sample.
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