Khalys
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Khalys
Khalys is a variant spelling of Khalil, derived from Arabic "khalīl" (خليل), meaning "friend" or "companion," with roots in Semitic languages where it also carries connotations of intimacy and loyalty.
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Etymology
Khalys is a variant spelling of Khalil, derived from Arabic "khalīl" (خليل), meaning "friend" or "companion," with roots in Semitic languages where it also carries connotations of intimacy and loyalty.
The name is used primarily in Islamic, Arabic, and Middle Eastern cultures, and has historical significance in Islamic tradition as an epithet for the Prophet Abraham (Khalīl Allāh, "Friend of God").
Khalys currently ranks #13,342 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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