Arabic
Khalil
خليلClose friend
Boy namesMeaning of Khalil
Close friend
The initial kh represents the Arabic خ, a sound different from a plain k. Pronunciation guides are only approximations.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- خ
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- kha-LEEL
- Other spellings
- Khaleel
How to write and say Khalil
- In Arabic
- خليل
- In Latin letters
- Khalil
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Khalil?
- The recorded meaning is “Close friend.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare خليل in Arabic with Khalil in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Khaleel. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
Questions about Khalil
What does Khalil mean?
Close friend
How do you write Khalil in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are خليل in Arabic and Khalil in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Khalil?
Our recorded alternatives are Khaleel. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Khalil pronounced?
Our approximate guide is kha-LEEL. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.