Khalil
خليلClose friend
Boy namesMeaning of Khalil
Close friend
About the name Khalil
Khalil is the Arabic word for a close or intimate friend. It also has a religious-cultural association in the title Khalil al-Rahman; that association is distinct from the dictionary meaning.
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?
- it expresses closeness and friendship in Arabic.
- Check pronunciation and official spelling before registration.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · خليل ↗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.
What does Khalil mean?
Khalil is the Arabic word for a close or intimate friend. It also has a religious-cultural association in the title Khalil al-Rahman; that association is distinct from the dictionary meaning.