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Khalila

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Meaning

Intimate friend

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic خليلة
Urdu خلیلہ
Persian خلیله
Turkish Halila
Bengali খলিলা
Pashto خلیل

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Khalila stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Intimate friend', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Khalila has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Khalila comes from the same Arabic root kh-l-l as Khalil, meaning "intimate friend."

Reference Profile

Etymology

The feminine form of Khalil, from the Arabic root خ-ل-ل (kh-l-l, 'to be a close friend'). Khalila means 'close friend, companion.'

Islamic Significance

Affection is named in the Quran as something placed rather than achieved: he created for you mates, and placed between you affection and mercy (30:21).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.