Khalilullah
Khalilullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Friend of God”.
| Meaning | Friend of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خليل الله |
| Pronunciation | kha-LEEL-ul-lah |
| Arabic root | خ ل ل (kh-l-l) — intimate friendship |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khalilullah
Khalilullah is the title Khalīl Allāh, friend of God, given to the Prophet Ibrahim. As a personal name it honours him directly. It is especially used in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, where compound devotional names are common.
Is Khalilullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Khalilullah is a Muslim name, the title of the Prophet Ibrahim, friend of God.
Is Khalilullah in the Quran?
'And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend' (Quran 4:125).
Where is the name Khalilullah used?
Used in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Khalilullah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalilullah mean?
Khalilullah means 'Friend of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Khalilullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Khalilullah is a Muslim name, the title of the Prophet Ibrahim, friend of God.
How do you write Khalilullah in Arabic?
Khalilullah is written خليل الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khalilullah?
Khalilullah is pronounced kha-LEEL-ul-lah.
Is Khalilullah mentioned in the Quran?
'And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend' (Quran 4:125).