Khalil

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Meaning

Intimate friend

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic خليل
Urdu خلیل
Persian خلیل
Turkish Halil
Bengali খলিল
Pashto خلیل
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Khalil is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Intimate friend', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Khalil, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Khalil comes from the Arabic root kh-l-l, meaning “intimate friend.” The Quran (4:125) gives Ibrahim (AS) this title, “Khalilullah,” friend of Allah.