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Khalilullah

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Meaning

Friend of Allah (Title of Ibrahim)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic خليل الله
Urdu خلیل اللہ
Persian خلیل الله
Turkish Halilullah
Bengali খলিলুল্লাহ
Pashto خلیل الله

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Khalilullah offers deep spiritual resonance. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Friend of Allah (Title of Ibrahim)'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Khalilullah is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Khalilullah, like Khaleel-Ullah, is a compound of "khalil" (friend, from the root kh-l-l) and "Allah." The Quran (4:125) gives Ibrahim (AS) this exact title.

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of khalil ('close friend') and Allah. Khalilullah ('Friend of God') is a title traditionally given to the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Significance

Khalil Allah, 'the friend of Allah,' is the title Islamic tradition gives to the Prophet Ibrahim.

Quranic Connection

Quran 4:125: 'And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.