Boy
Halil
Halil is a classic boys’ name meaning friend or companion, with a long history of use in Turkey.
Meaning
Halil means friend or companion, conveying the closeness of friendship. It is also known as one of the epithets of the prophet Abraham.
Origin
The name comes from Arabic, where halil means friend.
In recent years
Halil ranks 76th in the latest official top hundred, has reached a peak of 10th, and has appeared on the list 45 times. A long-standing classic, it features in all five most recent lists and has been rising lately.
Letters5
Syllables2
InitialsH
Rank#76on 45 lists
DirectionRising
How does it look on a plaque?
Halil pairs beautifully with a birth date on a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, creating a simple keepsake for a baby’s room.
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