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Khalil

/kha-LEEL/Fulani & Hausa & Swahili & Wolof · a boy’s name

“Friend; especially a close or beloved friend.”

In Fulani

How to say it
kha-LEEL
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhalilKalil

From the same family

01Khalid“Enduring and lasting in strength”Fulanimale→︎02Khalida“Enduring and strong through every season of life”Fulanifemale→︎03Khalifa“A successor or leader, carrying a sense of responsibility and honor”Fulanimale→︎

In Hausa

How to say it
kha-LEEL
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhalilHalilu

Nicknames & short forms

Khal

From the same family

01Khalid“Eternal, immortal, everlasting.”Hausamale→︎02Khalifa“(Arabic-derived) A worthy successor and responsible leader”Hausamale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
kha-LEEL
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhalilKhaleel

From the same family

01Khalfan“A welcomed successor who carries the family forward”Swahilimale→︎02Khalid“Everlasting and enduring”Swahilimale→︎03Khalida“Everlasting and enduring”Swahilifemale→︎04Khalifa“A worthy successor and responsible leader”Swahilimale→︎

In Wolof

How to say it
khah-LEEL
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Khaled“Everlasting and enduring”Wolofmale→︎02Khalifa“A successor entrusted with responsibility and leadership”Wolofmale→︎