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Halil

The name Halil is of Turkish origin. The meaning of Halil is 'a friend' or 'a companion'. Derived from the Arabic name Khalil, the name is popular in countries such as Germany and Turkey. The first person with this name in the United States was recorded in the '20s. Famous figures with this name include Serbian soccer player Halil Asani, Ottoman Army Colonel Halil Sami Bey, footballer Halil Colak, Turkish movie and stage actor Halil Ergun, Turkish professor Halil Guven, Turkish actor Halil İbrahim Ceyhan, Halil İbrahim Kurum, and Turkish historian of the Ottoman Empire Halil Inalcik. The name has been seen even in contemporary culture. In the Turkish show 'I Named Her Feriha', there was a character named Halil. In Germany, 'Halil' ranks 473rd among the most famous names, while in Turkey, it ranks 76th as of 2022. People with the name Halil are believed to be responsible, nurturing, protective, friendly, generous, stable, compassionate, and sincere. 

Gender

Boy

Meaning

friend

Origin

Turkish and Albanian variation of Khalil, Arabic

Numerology

H is for happy, your wonderful laugh.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

L is for luster, your shine.

I is for interest, you show in others.

L is for luster, your shine.

Lucky

Halil lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Halil

  • Halil Colak Turkish,Dutch footballer playing for Turkey
  • Halil Ergun Turkish stage, movie & TV actor
  • Halil Guven prominent Turkish professor & intellectual
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Halil in Pop Culture

  • A story that is possibly true or false
  • The Legend of Zelda video game series by Nintendo
  • Sargent James Byrd anthropomorphic penguin from game "Spyro the Dragon"
  • The nephew in Fantastic Mr Fox film
  • Halil character in Turkish TV series "I named her Feriha"
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