Aqil
Aqil is a Muslim boy name meaning “Wise, intelligent, sensible”.
| Meaning | Wise, intelligent, sensible |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عقيل |
| Pronunciation | ah-KEEL |
| Arabic root | ع ق ل (ʿ-q-l) — to reason, to understand |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aqil
ʿAqīl means 'sensible, intelligent', from the root ʿ-q-l, which gives ʿaql, 'reason'. ʿAqīl ibn Abī Ṭālib, brother of ʿAlī and cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, was a Companion famous for his knowledge of Arab genealogy. A related but different name is ʿĀqil, with a long first vowel, meaning 'one who reasons'.
Is Aqil a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, borne by ʿAqīl ibn Abī Ṭālib, cousin of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Aqil used?
Used widely; Aqeel is the common South Asian spelling and Aqil the Malay one.
Gifts with the name Aqil
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Spellings and variants of Aqil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqil mean?
Aqil means 'Wise, intelligent, sensible'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aqil a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, borne by ʿAqīl ibn Abī Ṭālib, cousin of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Aqil in Arabic?
Aqil is written عقيل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aqil?
Aqil is pronounced ah-KEEL.