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BoyArabic

Cahlil

kah-LEEL

Popularity

#5928

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

239

Peak Year

#15 in 2015

First Recorded

1995

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Cahlil is a variant spelling of Khalil, derived from the Arabic word for 'friend'. It signifies a close and cherished companion.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kahlil Gibran

    Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and writer

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Personality Traits

FriendlyLoyalGenerousWise

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