Khali
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Khali
Khali derives from the Arabic root خالي (khāli), meaning "empty" or "vacant," though it can also relate to Khalil (خليل), meaning "friend" or "beloved." The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and South Asian communities, with notable association to the Hindu deity Kali, though the spelling and linguistic roots differ between the Arabic and Sanskrit-derived versions.
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Etymology
Khali derives from the Arabic root خالي (khāli), meaning "empty" or "vacant," though it can also relate to Khalil (خليل), meaning "friend" or "beloved." The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and South Asian communities, with notable association to the Hindu deity Kali, though the spelling and linguistic roots differ between the Arabic and Sanskrit-derived versions.
Khali currently ranks #3,805 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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