Halil
/HAH-leel/ Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Halil is a Slavic name meaning "Honorable comrade". Likely of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'khalla' meaning 'to befriend' or 'to become intimate'.
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic HAH-leel
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as HAH-leel. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Halil
- · Halil İnalcık - Turkish historian
- · Halil Sezai Paracıkoğlu - Turkish actor and musician
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