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BoyArabic

Khalil

kah-LEEL

Popularity

#390

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

24,372

Peak Year

#1,240 in 2020

First Recorded

1957

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Khalil means 'friend' or 'beloved' in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic word 'khalla', meaning 'to be a friend'.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Kahlil Gibran

    Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist

  • Khalil Mack

    American football outside linebacker

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Personality Traits

FriendlyLoyalCompassionateIntelligent

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