Khalil

Heart
Arabic
"friend"

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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Famous People Named Khalil

  • Khalil Gibran (18831931), Lebanese artist, poet & writer
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  • Khalil FongJapanese singer/songwriter
  • Khalil GreeneAmerican baseball shortstop (Rangers)
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  • Khalil KainAmerican actor (born Khaliloeron Kain)
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