Khalil

Khalil Meaning & Origin

About Khalil
The surname Khalil is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "khalil" which means "friend" or "companion." It is a common surname among Muslims and is often used as a given name as well. The surname Khalil signifies a familial connection to someone who was known for their friendship or companionship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khalil: 6,983
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,024
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khalil 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 Khalil is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Khalil in braille

How to sign the name Khalil using Sign Language

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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