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Khalil (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "friend" or "companion," traditionally an epithet of the prophet Abraham. Example: “Khalil Gibran wrote the acclaimed book The Prophet.”

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A masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "friend" or "companion," traditionally an epithet of the prophet Abraham.
"Khalil Gibran wrote the acclaimed book The Prophet."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic خَلِيل (ḵalīl, “friend”).

Origin: Arabic

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What does “Khalil” mean?
The word “Khalil” means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "friend" or "companion," traditionally an epithet of the prophet Abraham.
How do you use “Khalil” in a sentence?
Here is “Khalil” used in a sentence: “Khalil Gibran wrote the acclaimed book The Prophet.”
What part of speech is “Khalil”?
“Khalil” is a name.
What is the meaning of Khalil?
"Khalil" (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "friend" or "companion," traditionally an epithet of the prophet Abraham.
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