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Khalid

KHAH-lid

/ˈxɑːlɪd/

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Syllable breakdown

Khalid

Sounds like

The ‘kh’ is a throaty sound, like clearing the throat softly.

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Eternal; immortal.
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

kuh-LEEDKAY-lid

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