Khalilah
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Khalilah
Khalilah is the feminine form of Khalil, derived from the Arabic root خ-ل-ل (kh-l-l), meaning "friend" or "intimate companion," with religious significance as it refers to those close to God.
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Etymology
Khalilah is the feminine form of Khalil, derived from the Arabic root خ-ل-ل (kh-l-l), meaning "friend" or "intimate companion," with religious significance as it refers to those close to God. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, with historical prominence in Islamic tradition due to the title "Khalil Allah" (Friend of God) given to the Prophet Abraham.
Khalilah currently ranks #5,041 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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