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Gender: Male Meaning of Khalil: "friend" Origin of Khalil: Arabic Khalil's Popularity in 2018: #395

Khalil Origin and Meaning

The name Khalil is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "friend".

Spelled in various ways, this name was first brought into the American consciousness by the Lebanese-American poet and artist Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet.

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Rank in US: #395
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Famous People Named Khalil

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Khalil Gibran (1883-1931), Lebanese artist, poet & writer
Khalil al-Sakakini, Palestinian Christian, teacher, poet & nationalist
Khalil Al Ghamdi, Saudi Arabian football referee
Khalil al-Wazir, Palestinian leader & co-founder of nationalist party
Khalil Fong, Japanese singer/songwriter
Khalil Greene, American baseball shortstop (Rangers)
Khalil Duhoki, Kurdish writer & poet
Khalil Kain, American actor (born Khaliloeron Kain)
Khalil Mack, American football player; OLB Chicago Bears

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Comments

Theodora_Phoenix Says:

2015-04-22T16:25:19

I had been spelling this name for my character Calil (brother of Lilac). Looks like I qas wrong with the spelling!

raevynstar Says:

2014-03-08T02:41:34

Very ethnic, but worth it.

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