The nameHalil
Halil is a Turkish boy's name, a form of Khalil.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
From the Arabic khalil, "close friend". Halil İbrahim refers to Abraham, "the friend of God".
Origin
Turkish, of Arabic origin.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Halil has been given steadily since, with a peak in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Halil
Halil in France
Halil was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 255 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Halil. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Halil in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halil mean?
From the Arabic khalil, "close friend". Halil İbrahim refers to Abraham, "the friend of God".
What is the origin of the name Halil?
Turkish, of Arabic origin.
Is Halil a girl's or a boy's name?
Halil is a boy's name.