Indian name meaning
Khalil
♂ BoyKha·lil · 2 syllables
A close, devoted friend
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| K | h | a | l | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
2 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Khalil carries the name number 6.
About the name Khalil
Khalil is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A close, devoted friend.”
Spoken aloud it is Kha·lil — 2 syllables. Khalil turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalil mean?
Khalil means “A close, devoted friend.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Khalil a boy or a girl name?
Khalil is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Khalil?
Khalil is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Khalil?
Khalil has 2 syllables and is said as Kha·lil.
What is the numerology number of the name Khalil?
In the Chaldean system, Khalil has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Khalil a common name in India?
Khalil appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Khalil?
For a sister to Khalil, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Kainat, Kausar, Khadija or Noor all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Khalil?
Jalil, Senthil, Dhruvil or Nikhil share Khalil's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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