| Meaning | friend, companion |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Kha-lil |
Khalil is a charming and meaningful baby boy name with roots in Arabic culture. Derived from the Arabic word "khalil," which translates to "friend" or "companion," this name carries a sense of warmth, loyalty, and camaraderie. Choosing the name Khalil for your little one signifies the importance of friendship and the significance of nurturing meaningful connections.
With variations such as Kalil, Kalila, and Kahlil, this name offers flexibility while maintaining its beautiful essence. Khalil is a name that resonates with strength and kindness, evoking images of a person who values relationships and possesses a generous spirit.
Famous individuals who have borne the name Khalil include Lebanese-American artist and writer Khalil Gibran, American football player Khalil Mack, and Filipino actor and singer Khalil Ramos. The name has also made appearances in fiction, such as Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones" and Khalid, the DC Comics superhero.
Choosing Khalil as your baby boy's name bestows upon him a name that signifies friendship, loyalty, and compassion, qualities that will undoubtedly shape his character and relationships throughout his life.
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| Khalil Gibran | Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer |
| Khalil Mack | American professional football player |
| Khalil Kain | American actor |
| Khalil Osiris | American author and speaker |
| Khalil Rountree Jr. | American professional mixed martial artist |
| Khalil Tate | American college football quarterback |
| Khalil Ramos | Filipino actor and singer |
| Khalil Ahmed | Indian cricketer |
| Khalil Mackenzie | American football player |
| Khalil Al-Hayya | Palestinian politician |
| Khalil Ahmadzai | Afghan singer |
| Khalil Khatri | Indian poet |
| Khalil Jones | American football player |
| Khalil Kalfat | Egyptian journalist |
| Khalil Abir | Moroccan footballer |
| Khalil Shabazz | American jazz musician |
| Khalil Edney | American basketball player |
| Khalil Greene | American former professional baseball player |
| Khalil Payne | Character from the TV series "Black Lightning" |
| Khalil Gibran | Character from the film "Khalil Gibran's The Prophet" |
| Khalil Rafati | Character from the novel "I Forgot to Die" |
| Khalil Abdur-Rahim | Character from the film "Menace II Society" |
| Khalil Ahmed | Character from the TV series "Homeland" |
| Khalil Fong | Character from the Hong Kong film "L for Love L for Lies" |
| Khalil Johnson | Character from the TV series "The Wire" |
| Khalil Alawadi | Character from the TV series "Tyrant" |
| Khalil al-Assad | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Khalil Nasrallah | Character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Khalil Taha | Character from the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Khalil Ashanti | Character from the TV series "Weeds" |
| Khalil Saeed | Character from the TV series "Lost" |
| Khalil Mustafa | Character from the film "American Sniper" |
| Khalil Faras | Character from the TV series "The Blacklist" |
| Khalil Epps | Character from the film "Menace II Society" |
| Khalil Rashad | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Khalil Amani | Character from the film "American Violet" |