Khalil or Halil (Arabic: خليل ) means friend. It is a common male first name in Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and South Asia. It is also a common surname having origins in the Middle East, India, and Africa (although largely concentrated in Arabia). Surname Khalil is a common last name for those of Arab descent. Notable KhalilsChristel Khalil, American Actress of Pakistani and African descentAhmed Khalil, An Emirati football player (forward)Rabih Abou-Khalil, A… (More on Khalil)