Boy name
Khalil name meaning
“an intimate friend, a beloved companion”
Khalil is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning an intimate friend or a beloved companion. It comes from khalīl, a word for a very close friend. Halil is a spelling variant, and the word also appears in the epithet Khalīl Allāh associated with Abraham.
What does Khalil mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Khalil
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.
Khalil in Islam and the Quran
Khalil 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 Khalil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Khalil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
- Fuadi: my heart, the inner heart
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Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Khalil Mashud
Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Mashud: witnessed, seen
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Meaning of each word
- Nabil: noble and honorable
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Mustopo: the chosen one
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Khalil Ilahi
Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Ilahi: divine; my God
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Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Fuadi: my heart, the inner heart
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How to pronounce Khalil
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xalil/ |
| Arabic script | خليل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦭꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮜᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Khalil a boy’s name?
Yes, Khalil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Khalil ranks #2,256 among boy names in our data sample (8 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 Khalil
- Khalid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Kholil♂Close friend
- Khalis♂Pure, unmixed
- Khaliq♂Creator, one who creates
- Khalif♂Successor or replacement
- Kamil♂Whole, complete
- Khairil♂Goodness, that which is good
- Kholid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Kholik♂Creator, one who creates
- Kholis♂Pure, sincere and unmixed
- Khair♂♀Goodness and good things
- Kharis♂Guardian or protector
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 Khalil
- Khalil Qibran · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Khalil
What is the meaning of Khalil?
Khalil 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 Khalil a boy’s name?
Yes, Khalil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Khalil?
Khalil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Khalil in the Quran?
Khalil 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 Khalil have?
Khalil has 2 syllables (Kha-lil) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Khalil?
Khalil ranks #2,256 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Khalil?
Other spellings: Halil.
What full names go well with Khalil?
Some ideas: Khalil Ghazi Fuadi; Khalil Rizqullah Taufiqur; Khalil Mashud.
Famous people named Khalil?
Notable people named Khalil include Khalil Qibran.
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