Kahil

Kahil Meaning & Origin

About Kahil
The surname Kahil is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name "Kahil," which means "friend" or "companion" in Arabic. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Kahil. The name likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who was known for their friendly or companionable nature. Today, individuals with the surname Kahil can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kahil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kahil: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kahil based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kahil is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KHL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 HH IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/kahil*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kahil in Braille

Here's how to represent Kahil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kahil in braille

How to sign the name Kahil using Sign Language

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

The name Kahil in sign language

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