Khalil

Khalil Meaning & Origin

About Khalil
The name Khalil is of Arabic origin and means "friend" or "companion." It is derived from the Arabic word "khalīl," which is often used to refer to a close and trusted friend. The name carries connotations of loyalty, trustworthiness, and camaraderie, reflecting the qualities one would seek in a true friend.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Khalil are male.

Khalil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.49% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0404
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæləl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khalil in Braille

Here's how to represent Khalil in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Khalil in braille

How to Spell the Name Khalil in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Khalil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Khalil in sign language

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