Kalila

Kalila is a variant of the name Khalilah, the feminine form of the Arabic name Khalil (خَلِيل). This girl's name means 'close friend' and is derived from the Arabic term ḵalīl (خَلِيل), which means 'close friend, confidant'.

What does the name Kalila mean?

Kalila is a form of Khalilah, the feminine variant of the Arabic name Khalil (خَلِيل). The name Kalila stands for 'close friend' and has its roots in the Arabic word ḵalīl (خَلِيل), which means 'close friend, confidant'.

Where does the name Kalila come from?

Origin: Kalila is a feminine first name with Arabic roots that carries the meaning 'close friend'.

How do you pronounce Kalila?

The sound and pronunciation of Kalila: The name Kalila consists of three syllables and has an open vocal character. It is generally pronounced as 'Ka-li-la' [kaˈliːla]. An open A at the beginning gives the name warmth. The stressed middle syllable with a long I provides a bright tone. The ending '-la' sounds round and harmonious. Kalila has a melodic and feminine quality – present, soft, and sonically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Kalila is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,348th. In the last ten years, Kalila has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,707th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,091st.

Nicknames & pet names

Kali

Famous people

• Kalila Umarov (Kazakh film director)