What is the origin of the name Khaleil?

Khaleil is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Khaleil?

Khaleil is pronounced kah-LEEL.

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BoyArabic

Khaleil

kah-LEEL

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 2019

First Recorded

2006

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arabic name meaning 'friend' or 'intimate companion'. It represents companionship and closeness.

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Khal Lee

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Khal Lee

Spelling Variations

Khalil Kaleel

Similar Names

Omar Malik Jamal Rayyan

Personality Traits

LoyalSociableTrustworthy

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