Boy name
Kholil name meaning
“close friend; intimate companion”
Kholil is a masculine name meaning close friend or intimate companion, from Arabic khalīl. It is an Indonesian spelling of that Arabic word. Cholil and Holil are related spelling variants, connecting these forms with the same source word and its meaning of a close friendship or companionship.
What does Kholil mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kholil
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.
Kholil in Islam and the Quran
Kholil 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 Kholil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kholil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Hayatul: life, living
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Meaning of each word
- Kholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Yusril: ease, freedom from hardship
- Nuryaman: light
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Kholil Wildan
Meaning of each word
- Kholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Wildan: boys, young lads
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Meaning of each word
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
- Kholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
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Kholil Fariz
Meaning of each word
- Kholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
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Meaning of each word
- Kholil: close friend; intimate companion
- Hayatul: life, living
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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How to pronounce Kholil
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xolil/ |
| Arabic script | خليل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦺꦴꦭꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮧᮜᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Kholil a boy’s name?
Yes, Kholil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kholil ranks #1,573 among boy names in our data sample (12 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 Kholil
- Kholid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Kholik♂Creator, one who creates
- Kholis♂Pure, sincere and unmixed
- Khalil♂An intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Kholiq♂Creator, one who creates
- Khalid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Khalis♂Pure, unmixed
- Khaliq♂Creator, one who creates
- Khoir♂Goodness, something good
- Khalif♂Successor or replacement
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 Kholil
- Kholil · b. 1968
- Kholil · b. 1987
- Kholil · b. 1963
- Kholil Jufri Harahap · b. 1958
- M. Kholil
FAQ about the name Kholil
What is the meaning of Kholil?
Kholil means close friend; intimate companion. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic khalīl, meaning 'close friend'. Kholil and Holil are related spellings.
Is Kholil a boy’s name?
Yes, Kholil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kholil?
Kholil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kholil in the Quran?
Kholil 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 Kholil have?
Kholil has 2 syllables (Kho-lil) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kholil?
Kholil ranks #1,573 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Kholil?
Other spellings: Cholil, Holil.
What full names go well with Kholil?
Some ideas: Kholil Alfajar Hayatul; Kholil Yusril Nuryaman; Kholil Wildan.
Famous people named Kholil?
Notable people named Kholil include Kholil, Kholil, Kholil.
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