Khalil
Khalil is a Muslim boy name meaning “Close friend, intimate friend”.
| Meaning | Close friend, intimate friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خليل |
| Pronunciation | kha-LEEL |
| Arabic root | خ ل ل (kh-l-l) — to be intimate, a close bond |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khalil
Khalil (Khalīl) means a friend of the closest kind. It is a title of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Khalīl Allāh, 'the friend of God', and the Palestinian city of Hebron is named al-Khalil after him. The name is used by Muslims and Arab Christians alike; the poet Kahlil (Khalil) Gibran made one spelling famous, and Turkish uses the form Halil.
Is Khalil a Muslim name?
Yes. Khalil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin that recalls the Prophet Ibrahim's title 'friend of God'.
Is Khalil in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend (khalīl)' (Quran 4:125).
Where is the name Khalil used?
Used across the Arab world, Turkey (Halil), Iran, South Asia and the West.
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Spellings and variants of Khalil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalil mean?
Khalil means 'Close friend, intimate friend'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Khalil a Muslim name?
Yes. Khalil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin that recalls the Prophet Ibrahim's title 'friend of God'.
How do you write Khalil in Arabic?
Khalil is written خليل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khalil?
Khalil is pronounced kha-LEEL.
Is Khalil mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend (khalīl)' (Quran 4:125).