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Khaliq
Pronounced kah-LEEK /kɑˈlik/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic khaliq, 'the creator; one who creates' (al-Khaliq is one of the names of God, usually as Abd al-Khaliq, 'servant of the Creator'); we note the sacred senseLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Khaliq comes from the Arabic khaliq, 'the creator; one who creates' (al-Khaliq is one of the names of God, usually borne as Abd al-Khaliq, 'servant of the Creator'; we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'kah-LEEK').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and African-American families. Rare, the-creator at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Khaliq mean?
Khaliq is Arabic for 'the creator' (al-Khaliq is a name of God, usually borne as Abd al-Khaliq). We note the sacred sense.
How do you pronounce Khaliq?
It's said kah-LEEK /kɑˈlik/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Khaliq a boy or girl name?
Khaliq is a boy's name.
How popular is Khaliq?
Khaliq is a very rare name in the U.S.