About the name
Khalil is a traditional Arabic boy name meaning 'Friend'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khalil
- What is the meaning of the name Khalil?
- Khalil means "Friend.". It is a traditional boy name of Arabic origin.
- How is Khalil written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): खलिल · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): ખલિલ
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