الخليل
Arabic
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Etymology
[edit]Literally means "the friend", referring to Abraham as a friend of God. Shortening of خليل الرحمن (Khalil al-Rahman, “friend of God, the Compassionate”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]الْخَلِيل • (al-ḵalīl) f
Related terms
[edit]- خَلِيلِي (ḵalīlī, “of Hebron”)
- خليل الرحمن (“friend of God, the Compassionate; Abraham; also a name for Hebron”)
Descendants
[edit]- → English: al-Khalil
South Levantine Arabic
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الخليل
Etymology
[edit]Probably referring to Abraham.
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]الخليل • (il-ḵalīl) m
Related terms
[edit]- خليلي (ḵalīli, “of Hebron”)
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