Girl name
Khalilah name meaning
“close friend, cherished companion”
Khalilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning close friend or cherished companion. It comes from khalīlah, the feminine form of khalīl, meaning an intimate friend or beloved companion. This relationship connects the name’s feminine form with the meaning of close friendship in its source.
What does Khalilah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Khalilah
From Arabic khalīlah, the feminine of khalīl, meaning an intimate friend or beloved companion.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Khalilah in Islam and the Quran
Khalilah 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 Khalilah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xalilah/ |
| Arabic script | خليلة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦭꦶꦭꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮜᮤᮜᮂ |
Is Khalilah a girl’s name?
Yes, Khalilah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Khalilah is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Khalilah
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 Khalilah
What is the meaning of Khalilah?
Khalilah means close friend, cherished companion. From Arabic khalīlah, the feminine of khalīl, meaning an intimate friend or beloved companion.
Is Khalilah a girl’s name?
Yes, Khalilah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Khalilah?
Khalilah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Khalilah in the Quran?
Khalilah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Khalilah have?
Khalilah has 3 syllables (Kha-li-lah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Khalilah?
Khalilah is rare in our data sample.
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